Electrical Design Engineer - Water

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer - Must have a water industry background to be considered \n Location: Initially Southampton then able to work remote \n Contract: 6 months\n Rate: Up to £500 Per day (depending on experience and references)\n Start Date: Mid-April \nOur 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.\n\nRole Overview:\n\nAs 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nManage project-specific design deliverables.\nEnsure all designs comply with M&E Design QA Procedures and client standards.\nInterpret and implement client requirements from drawings, specifications, and correspondence.\nLiaise with clients, subcontractors, and external design teams to ensure compliance with specifications.\nConduct site surveys of existing assets.\nPerform optioneering and feasibility studies.\nAssist with tender pricing.\nPrepare procurement specifications and detailed construction drawings for electrical equipment.\nManage third-party designs and support installation and commissioning teams.\nReview vendor control system Functional Design Specifications for compliance.\nAssess vendor data and drawings for electrical equipment, including motor control centres, power distribution panels, and field equipment panels.\nOversee design cost management in collaboration with the Project Manager.\nConduct and verify design calculations, including power system modelling (AMTECH).\nDevelop process control philosophies alongside Process Engineers and suppliers.\nProduce electrical scope documents and works enquiry submissions.\nEstimate material and labour costs.\nCarry out design risk assessments.\nPrepare detailed electrical specifications.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to a high-profile project in the Water/Wastewater sector