Principal Electrical Design Engineer

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Principal Electrical Engineer – Wastewater | Manchester, Sunderland, Wakefield and Swindon (Hybrid)

Location: Manchester, Sunderland, Wakefield and Swindon (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £60,000–£65,000

Are you a practical, hands-on electrical engineer ready to take ownership of wastewater projects from concept through to delivery?

We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Water team and deliver high-quality designs while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the growth of our wastewater business.

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who love getting into the detail of their designs, enjoy seeing projects through from start to finish, and want to combine technical expertise with some team leadership.

The Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of design delivery for wastewater projects, while providing guidance to junior team members. You’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Lead the hands-on design work on wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers
  • Ensure designs meet the highest quality and compliance standards
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical solutions

    • This role is perfect for engineers who prefer doing over delegating, and want to continue building their technical reputation in the water sector.

    About You

    You’re a confident, practical engineer who thrives on design delivery, with experience in water or wastewater projects.

    You’ll bring:

  • Solid experience in the UK water sector, but transferable skills are also welcomed
  • Strong hands-on electrical design experience
  • Some experience of line management or mentoring junior staff
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions
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    Location:
    Sunderland
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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