Job Description
Our client, a leading water sector specialist are seeking Electrical Engineering Graduates based near London, interested in a career in the water industry.\n\n Job Overview\n As a Graduate Electrical Engineer you will play a key role in supporting the design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of electrical systems across water and wastewater treatment facilities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will help ensure safe, reliable, and energy-efficient operations. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in a regulated and sustainability-focused industry.\n \n45 hour week \nThis is an site & office based role, typically with a 60-40 split between site and office responsibilities.
\nMain operational area will be London & Thames Valley. \nCandidates must hold a valid UK Driving Licence. \nCandidates must have right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be provided.
\nVan will be provided or mileage paid if using personal car for business use. \n Key Responsibilities\n \nAssist in the design, specification, and commissioning of electrical systems for water and wastewater treatment plants. \nContribute to projects involving pump systems, motor control centres (MCCs), SCADA, instrumentation, LV MCCs and power distribution.
\nSupport planned maintenance and troubleshooting activities to minimize downtime. \nCarry out site inspections and condition assessments of existing electrical assets. \nWork with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, mechanical, and process engineers.
\nEnsure compliance with electrical safety regulations, standards (e.g., BS7671), and industry best practices. \nHelp prepare documentation including technical drawings, reports, and risk assessments. \nParticipate in energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
\nContribute to capital delivery projects and asset improvement plans. \nEngage in professional development and training as part of a structured graduate program. \n Requirements\n Essential:\n \nBachelor’s degree (BEng or BSc) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
(Electronic Engineering/Process Engineering). \nStrong understanding of electrical principles and systems. \nEffective written and verbal communication skills.
\nWillingness to travel to various operational sites. \nTeam-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. \nEagerness to learn and contribute to meaningful engineering solutions.
\nUK Driving Licence \n Desirable:\n \nPlacement or internship experience in a utilities or industrial setting. \nFamiliarity with water/wastewater operations, process engineering, or instrumentation. \nFamiliarity with Fluid Systems/Process Control/Level Instruments.
\nKnowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g., HSE, CDM Regulations). \nWorking knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software