Principal Electrical Engineer

Description

The role involves flexible work, including client‑site visits and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams throughout multi‑year frameworks. Engineers will manage projects from feasibility through design, construction and commissioning while driving innovative, sustainable solutions for communities.

• Design and review electrical and ICA elements for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, outline and detailed design, and provide construction/commissioning support.
• Ensure high technical quality, contribute to bid preparation, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet agreed targets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and stakeholders to secure buy‑in for solutions.
• Lead and mentor direct reports, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.

Requirements

• Hold a BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering with experience in water and wastewater treatment.
• Be a Chartered Member of a relevant professional institution.
• Demonstrated ability to produce, review and approve engineering reports, designs, drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with ownership of complex technical issues.
• Excellent client and stakeholder engagement, with experience in team leadership and line management.

Benefits

AECOM offers a hybrid working model, career development programmes, AECOM University, technical practice networks and volunteering days, along with a comprehensive benefits package tailored to individual needs.

The company champions diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and abilities, and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

• Access to flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, AECOM University and volunteering days.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance