Design electrical and instrumentation systems for water and wastewater infrastructure projects from feasibility through detailed design. Responsibilities include site surveys, engineering calculations, drawings, technical reports, specifications, feasibility studies, tender support, cost estimation, project administration, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. The role also supports senior engineers and supervises junior team members.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will deliver EICA design for water and wastewater projects, covering infrastructure and non-infrastructure works from feasibility through to detailed design. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll survey existing assets, produce technical reports and develop EICA design packages for construction.
What will your day look like…
- Support the Senior and Principal Engineers in delivering high quality designs that meet technical standards, programme, budget and quality requirements.
- Develop practical, innovative concept and detailed design solutions aligned with the project brief and client needs.
- Produce engineering designs, calculations, drawings and technical reports across all design stages.
- Assist with feasibility studies, inspections, contract preparation, project planning and programming.
- Support bids and tender submissions with technical input.
- Supervise and support junior team members, including graduates and technicians.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly CDM regulations, and the integrated management system.
- Provide project administration support, including monitoring time, outputs and delivery performance
About you…
- Ability to produce detailed electrical and instrumentation design outputs for simple process plant.
- Developing knowledge of clean and wastewater treatment processes, including pumping stations and associated equipment.
- Practical engineering capability, with experience undertaking site surveys and developing workable design solutions.
- Ability to estimate design effort and contribute to cost plans.
- Strong team player, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider design team.
- Good knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
- Experience producing electrical drawings and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with Amtech software for cable calculations.
- Full UK driving licence.
What’s in it for you…
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company car or car allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Family friendly policies
- A selection of lifestyle benefit options
- Financial wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues
- We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
About Avove…
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.
We are an equal opportunities employer...
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
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