Principal Electrical Engineer, Water

AECOM
Leeds, Manchester
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Line management","Collaboration","Coordination","Communication","Delegation"]

Lead and review electrical and ICA design work for wastewater and water infrastructure projects across the full design lifecycle, from feasibility through construction design. Conduct site surveys, manage electrical calculations and documentation (load schedules, single line diagrams, MCC arrangements, instrument schedules), and develop PLC/SCADA control philosophies and technical reports. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and support bids and client deliverable verification while using digital tools like BIM and Projectwise.

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Job Summary

Lead and review electrical and ICA design work for wastewater and water infrastructure projects across the full design lifecycle, from feasibility through construction design. Conduct site surveys, manage electrical calculations and documentation (load schedules, single line diagrams, MCC arrangements, instrument schedules), and develop PLC/SCADA control philosophies and technical reports. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and support bids and client deliverable verification while using digital tools like BIM and Projectwise.
Location: Leeds, Manchester
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead, manage, and review electrical and ICA design elements in wastewater and water infrastructure/treatment projects.
  • •Carry out site surveys and support liaison with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
  • •Engage in all design stages (feasibility, outline, detail, construction design) to ensure compliance with national and international design standards.
  • •Collaborate across disciplines, communicate with stakeholders, and act as a technical mentor to more junior staff.
  • •Lead bid preparation and review/verify client deliverables including calculations, drawings, and technical reports.

Key Requirements

  • •Extensive design experience managing the technical delivery of large-scale water engineering projects with multi-disciplinary knowledge.
  • •BEng or MEng in a related engineering field with experience in water and wastewater treatment.
  • •Chartered Member of a relevant Professional Institution.
  • •Proven experience in team leadership, mentoring, and line management.
  • •Experience managing projects, delegating tasks, and providing technical mentoring.
Experience:Water and wastewaterInfrastructure engineeringWastewater treatment
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipMentoringLine managementCollaborationCoordinationCommunicationDelegation
Languages:English (UK)
Tech Stack:PLC/SCADABIMProjectwiseP&IDsSingle line diagramsInstrument schedules

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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