Principal Engineer – Electrical (UK Water)
Principal Engineer – Electrical (UK Water)
ROLE
– Ability to self-start and work both independently and as a team member carrying out production, checking, review or approval of complex electrical detailed designs including calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings.
– Leading design and advisory services relating to new and existing water and wastewater process plants, pumping stations and ancillary assets.
– Ensuring safety of yourself and others through design leadership and actions.
– Technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, in a Design Lead capacity where assigned, using latest digital design techniques.
– Identify and develop innovative and optimized technical solutions based on client needs and capturing key project and technical knowledge, including innovations
– Lead and co-ordinate work with multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring projects meet required technical, legislative, quality, safety and environmental standards and objectives
– Proactively engaging with various Arcadis Regional offices/ teams regarding safe design requirements, and flag risks at appropriate levels.
– Resolving issues and create strong relationships with project colleagues in the regions, evidenced through great feedback.
– Mentoring and technical supervising colleagues with their professional development.
– Line management and performance development responsibility for assigned staff
– Overseeing the work and/or development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects across multiple disciplines
– Taking responsibility for technical resource allocation, quality assurance and client feedback and ensuring effective communication of any changes/ modifications.
– Promote MEICA team capability and achievements both internally and externally
– Liaising and assisting the project manager to ensure commercial aspects relating to the design team can achieve a successful result.
– Developing plans and budgets for medium-size and / or complex tasks and monitor progress against these.
– Handle multiple management responsibilities, overseeing the work and / or development of multiple colleagues working on complex projects in a single discipline.
– Design Health & Safety management for the project works.
REQUIREMENTS
– B.Tech/M.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
– 14+ years relevant experience in design of water and wastewater treatments systems, drainage and pumping stations.
– Chartered Engineer status and membership of a professional institution such as IET, InstMC or CIWEM
– Have relevant experience including leadership of the development and implementation of engineering solutions.
– Knowledge of relevant British Standards, IEC, IEEE standards is preferable.
– Demonstrated ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegation skills.
– Strong command of BIM/digital/data analytics software including relevant software skills- Dialux-Evo, Amtech, ETAP, Furse etc.
– Demonstrated delivery acumen.
– Experience in electrical design for HV and LV system including preparation of specifications, drawings and BIM models for medium to large scale projects related to Water and Wastewater Treatment plants, Pumping stations and other related structures, Water and wastewater conveyance systems, Drainage systems and flood protection facilities,
– Excellent oral/visual/written communication skills in English language and experience in working with remote clients and multi-disciplinary teams
– A strong, self-motivated, and assertive person capable of managing multiple assignments
– Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
BENEFITS
– Opportunity to transform your world and the world around you
– Opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects
– Opportunity to have a growth mindset and develop personally and professionally
– Building a flexible career that works for you
– Investment in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential
