Principal / Associate Electrical Engineer
New Yesterday
Overview
The Division is entering a period of significant growth aligned with AMP8 (2025-2030) investment needs. We are proud of our strong industry reputation, which is enabling us to expand our services and support a growing client base. To help meet this increasing demand, we are seeking Senior Electrical & Control Engineers to join our multidisciplinary water utilities team.
Water treatment
Water distribution and storage
Wastewater networks & treatments
Industrial process water
Desalination
Irrigation
Hydropower
Flood defence
We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. Provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically challenging work. Our clients include many UK water utility companies, Uisce Éireann, and many other governmental organisations and private companies in the UK, Ireland and overseas.
Responsibilities
Electrical power distribution design (LV and HV)
Control system design
Design and specification of communications networks and SCADA
Specifying renewable and back‑up generation systems
Developing plant layouts
Cabling and installation design
Instrumentation selection
Writing system control strategies
Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment
Providing mentoring to other electrical engineers; responsible for developing and checking designs and providing technical direction to projects
Ensuring designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards
Ensuring the integration of electrical & control design with that of other disciplines
Working in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that will enhance the company's reputation and help secure further work
Qualifications
Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
Chartered status with a recognised Professional Institution
Experience in electrical & control engineering design/consultancy
Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients, and to develop and promote the team
Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks
A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions
Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues
Experience of working in the water and/or wastewater industry
Master's degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline (desirable)
Good understanding of pipeline hydraulics and/or water and wastewater treatment processes (desirable)
Interest in digital innovation in design processes (desirable)
Capability to manage design delivery and projects (desirable)
Benefits
Financial wellbeing: We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%
Life assurance equal up to 4x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6x your salary
Income protection scheme providing a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury
Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will‑writing
Annual bonus schemes shared among employees
Employee Ownership
Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success
Employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through personal and group performance bonuses
As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution
Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future
For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one
Health and Wellbeing
Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments
Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues
A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family
Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too
Holiday & Leave
A minimum of 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme
Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service
Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers
Enhanced Family and Carers Leave
Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave
Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay
Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid
Learning and Development
Primary annual professional institution subscription
A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options
Networks, Communities, and Social Outcomes
Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Hybrid Working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.
Company Overview
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
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- Location:
- Reading
- Job Type:
- FullTime