Engineer (electrical)

Overview

Electrical Engineer delivering design, technical support, and project delivery for United Utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• engineering standards
• project delivery
• design review
• data analysis
• technical advice
• health safety

Tasks

-Development & improvement of UU’s Engineering standards and procedures. -Adopt the role of Designer in accordance with CDM. -Working closely and maintaining strong relationships with other disciplines and internal clients. -To undertake all activities in accordance with an appropriate Quality Management System e.g. checked and verified calculations, drawings, specifications, and United Utilities’ Company Standards. -Responsible for the technical delivery of projects within budget and programme to all internal clients. -Review of proposals produced by others and providing advice and responses to other team members. -To maintain and develop their own engineering expertise -Responsible for the delivery of a range of projects and providing technical engineering advice throughout UU, including data gathering and analysis, design, preparation of documents, drawings, calculations and specifications. -Undertake all activities in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and Accepted Practice, ensuring all training and processes are adhered to. -Raise the profile of UU Electrical Engineering in the water industry and other sectors by submission of technical papers or assistance to STEM activities.

Requirements

• hnc/hnd
• feed
• hazop
• hv/lv
• ica
• report writing

What You Bring

-Electrically qualified engineer with some postgraduate or equivalent experience -The ability to write clear, concise, accurate reports and specifications with measurable outputs, as well as the ability to promote these “best of breed” standards and designs to -Understanding of the project lifecycle from front end engineering design (FEED) through to detailed design, technical assurance, testing & commissioning and final handover. -HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering -Full UK Driving License -Working knowledge of general arrangements for electrical equipment and the integration of these into building envelopes and site layouts. -Technically competent with an ability to influence technical solutions across the whole of UU -The post holder will be required to work autonomously and as a member of a team. -Knowledge and experience of process and construction risks analysis techniques such as ARM, HAZOP, HAZCON, HAZCOM. -Knowledge and experience of company standards, procedures and technologies and have knowledge of the operational environments, operator skill levels and operating cost implications of the proposed engineering solutions. -The post holder will also be able to communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences, with some experience in presenting technical papers. -Have a knowledge and experience of industry and company techniques and technologies for Instrument, Control & Automation (ICA) and detailed knowledge of HV & LV power distribution/utilisation. -Experience in being part of multi-disciplinary team in a technical environment, delivering capital / strategic projects and providing operational support in the water industry or other sectors.

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Benefits

-Enhanced parental leave schemes -Salary Finance -Wealth at Work courses -Mental health first aiders -Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements -Employee Assistance Plan -A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays -Deals and discounts -A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme -MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions -EVolve Car Scheme -A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover -MORE Choices flexible benefits

About United Utilities

-It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage. -The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works. -Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades. -Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

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