Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Electrical Engineer
Design, develop and support electrical systems for water and wastewater projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will work on impactful water and wastewater projects from concept through delivery, joining a multidisciplinary team that provides technical support, manages design deliverables and solves complex engineering challenges. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation across the engineering function. • Provide technical capability on water and wastewater projects. • Coordinate and deliver design packages. • Prepare and review datasheets, calculations, drawings, and reports. • Conduct quality assurance checks and resolve complex design issues. • Support project planning and estimate task durations. • Ensure designs comply with regulatory and customer requirements. • Promote safety, sustainability and compliance in all work. • Travel to sites and offices across the region as required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸water design
- ▸design delivery
- ▸design docs
- ▸qa checks
- ▸project planning
- ▸regulatory compliance
What You Bring
Southern Water encourages flexible working where possible and will consider practical solutions for personal circumstances. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will need to provide proof of identity, right‑to‑work and current address as part of the recruitment process. • Hold MEng/BEng (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. • Experience in water or wastewater design and asset management. • Demonstrate strong technical problem‑solving and attention to detail. • Proficient with MS Office and relevant engineering software. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel. • Professional membership of a relevant institution (or working towards it).
Requirements
- ▸meng/beng
- ▸water design
- ▸problem‑solving
- ▸ms office
- ▸communication
- ▸professional membership
Benefits
The job includes 24/7 incident support, as Southern Water’s core purpose is to deliver water for life. All employees are expected to help resolve incidents quickly, and you will be part of the incident support rota discussed during your interview.
Work Environment
Hybrid