Electrical Engineer - Water and Wastewater Treatment

Electrical Engineer

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Job Title: Engineer – Electrical, Water (UK)

Role description & Role accountabilities:

1. Design & Engineering:
   • Good understanding & Working knowledge of various water and wastewater treatment process and related engineering works - Pumping Stations, waste / water treatment works, etc.
   • Prepare electrical designs such as load schedules, equipment sizing, and overall power distribution diagrams.
   • Perform lighting design calculations using Dialux Pro and support detailed lighting layouts.
   • Carryout cable sizing calculations using Trimble Amtech and perform tray/duct sizing while guiding technicians.
   • Prepare Telemetry schedule for the Water & Waster water treatment works and Telemetry assessment reports.
   • Produce electrical designs including lightning protection design using Furse software & requirements.
   • Preferable knowledge to conduct power system studies using ETAP.
   • Produce calculations, reports, specifications, drawings, and design packages.
   • Use practical knowledge to design Equipment Layouts and trench/tray layouts, guiding technicians and ensuring quality.
   • Support global teams in delivering water/wastewater projects.
   • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Process Engineers, to ensure integrated design solutions.
   • Prepare and review of specifications, data sheets and technical documentation.
   • Provide technical direction in project delivery, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client requirements.
   • Maintain compliance with Arcadis’ Business Management System and Health & Safety standards.
   • Offer alternative solutions and guide the junior’s technical decision-making processes.
   • Knowledge on current UK design standards, working practices and national guidance.
   • Ensuring contractors designs comply with the latest client specifications and other relevant industry specifications (Wimes, IET wiring regulations etc.) and legislations.
2. Team Collaboration:
   • Mentor junior team members, fostering professional growth and effective task delegation.
   • Engage in global activities, leading collaborative efforts 
3. Software & Tools:
   • Trimble Amtech and Dialux Pro proficiency.
   • Experience in Furse Lightning Risk assessment software
   • Preferred experience in ETAP 
   • Experience with AutoCAD, AutoDesk, Revit is advantageous.
   • Basic knowledge of BIM/ACC tools
   • Good knowledge of Microsoft office.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./B. Tech from a recognized University.

• 3-7 years’ experience.

• Relevant experience in UK Water Sector.
• Familiar with WIMES, BS and other International standards and practices.
• A strong, self-motivated and assertive person capable of working under pressure.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Flexible to adopt new work /challenge work as per business requirement.

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian:

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. 

You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

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We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, and their own career goals. And, as a ‘people first’ business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions.