Principal Electrical Engineer

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to shape the future of water infrastructure?

We’re looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing Water team, with opportunities to be based across our South East offices -  Basingstoke, Croydon, London Aldgate and St Albans, whilst also taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.

In this role, you’ll have the chance to contribute meaningfully to sustainable water solutions across multiple regions. You will support the delivery of projects including multi-million-pound water and wastewater schemes and have the opportunity to contribute to long term major frameworks over AMP8 and AMP9 including:

• South West Water – Framework for Engineering Consultancy Services: Lot 3 - Multi-Discipline Engineering Design
• Wessex Water – Capital Delivery Partner Framework Agreement: Lot 2 - Design Consultant
• Severn Trent Water – Lot 1 Major Projects Framework: Supporting AMP8 delivery plan valued at a TotEx of £14.9 billion
• Severn Trent D&B Projects – Supporting Tier 1 contractors on major non-infrastructure wastewater schemes
• Southern Water Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) Frameworks:
• Lot 1: Non-infrastructure water projects
• Lot 2: Non-infrastructure wastewater projects
• Southern Water Low Complexity and Infrastructure Frameworks:
• Lot 2: Wastewater Infrastructure
• Lot 3: Infrastructure Framework – Partnering exclusively with Tier 1 contractors to deliver efficient and sustainable water and wastewater solutions

Working flexibly, you’ll visit client sites and collaborate with teams across multi-year frameworks. As part of our thriving business, you’ll take on rewarding multi-disciplinary projects from inception to delivery, creating innovative solutions that enhance the environment and improve communities.

Here's what you'll do:

• Electrical and ICA Design: Undertake the design and review of electrical and ICA elements in wastewater and water infrastructure / treatment projects, and offer advice, where necessary in a technical expert role.
• Delivery: Feasibility studies, outline and detailed design, and construction / commissioning support. 
• Quality: Ensure high technical quality, contribute to bids, and maintain client relationships. 
• Project Management: Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet agreed targets. 
• Collaborate: With multidisciplinary teams and with clients and stakeholders to buy in to solutions, also contributing to AECOMs wider technical capability and innovative approach. 
• Leadership: Manage direct reports, inspire technical excellence, and support the growth of fellow engineers.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. Why not give our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Come grow with us.

Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts over 600 experts across the UK & Ireland, including 170 specialists across our England & Wales Water Solutions team. Collaborate with top-tier civil, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.  Here, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.