Electrical and Control Engineer - Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness; UK

We are seeking Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) engineers to join our Water Utilities Division in our Manchester and Edinburgh offices. You will work on a range of design projects across water treatment, water distribution, wastewater recycling, industrial process water, desalination, irrigation, hydropower, and flood defence. You will be involved in all project phases from feasibility through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover. Our clients include the majority of UK water utility companies and other governmental and private organisations in the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Electrical power distribution design
• Control system design
• Specifying local renewable and back-up generation systems
• Developing plant layouts
• Cabling and installation design
• Instrumentation selection
• Lightning protection assessments
• Writing system control strategies
• Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment

You will work in close partnership with clients and contractors, building strong relationships that enhance the company’s reputation and help secure further work.

Candidate specification

Essential

• Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline
• Two years or more of experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Understanding of the importance of prioritising health, safety, and environmental issues

Desirable

• Master's degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline (Working towards)
• Chartered status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology or an equivalent body
• Experience of working in the water and/or wastewater industry
• Good understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure fair employment practices and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility

If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com to discuss how we can support you.

Agile working

We are open to flexible working and can support responsibilities beyond the workplace.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Health and wellbeing
  • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues
  • Health cash plan for everyday costs and treatments
  • Access to Peppy for menopause support
  • Wellbeing program with family options
  • Flexible benefits to tailor benefits including health options for family
• Financial wellbeing
  • Employer pension contribution matching between 4.5% and 7%
  • Life assurance up to 4x salary (option to 6x)
  • Income protection and return-to-work support
  • Flexible benefits including additional life assurance, critical illness, payroll saving, will writing
  • Profit-sharing and bonus schemes

Learning and development

• Primary annual professional institution subscription
• Opportunities for technical and soft-skill development through mentoring, training, and self-development

Networks and communities

• Join groups including LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers networks
• Contribute to community initiatives and social outcomes

Apply now for more information about our application process.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering