Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer - Must have a water industry background to be considered
Location: Initially Southampton then able to work remote
Contract: 6 months
Rate: Up to 500 Per day (depending on experience and references)
Start Date: Mid-April
Our client, based on the South Coast, has secured a significant project and is seeking multiple Electrical Design Engineers to join their team in Southampton. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on Water/Wastewater projects and hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Electrical Design Engineer will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager and be responsible for overseeing all aspects of electrical design within various projects.

• Manage project-specific design deliverables.
• Ensure all designs comply with M&E Design QA Procedures and client standards.
• Interpret and implement client requirements from drawings, specifications, and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and external design teams to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Conduct site surveys of existing assets.
• Perform optioneering and feasibility studies.
• Assist with tender pricing.
• Prepare procurement specifications and detailed construction drawings for electrical equipment.
• Manage third-party designs and support installation and commissioning teams.
• Review vendor control system Functional Design Specifications for compliance.
• Assess vendor data and drawings for electrical equipment, including motor control centres, power distribution panels, and field equipment panels.
• Oversee design cost management in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Conduct and verify design calculations, including power system modelling (AMTECH).
• Develop process control philosophies alongside Process Engineers and suppliers.
• Produce electrical scope documents and works enquiry submissions.
• Estimate material and labour costs.
• Carry out design risk assessments.
• Prepare detailed electrical specifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to a high-profile project in the Water/Wastewater sector.