Unitspark Ltd
We are a forward-thinking engineering company specialising in providing comprehensive engineering services.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Electrical Design Engineer at Unitspark will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of electrical systems that support wastewater and wastewater treatment infrastructure. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of treatment plants, pumping stations, and associated assets.
The engineer will produce high-quality, detailed electrical designs, including power distribution, control systems and instrumentation layouts, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mechanical and process requirements. Designs must meet relevant industry standards, client specifications and regulatory requirements specific to the water sector.
Work collaboratively across disciplines, ensuring systems integrate with civils, mechanics, and process elements, also providing advice and direction with the Project Managers' scope/quotations to the client.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are key functions of the role but not limited to
- Produce electrical drawings and documentation such as single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, load schedules, control philosophies, termination drawings and cable schedules.
- Developing detailed electrical designs including distribution, control systems and instrumentation.
- Carry out electrical calculations (e.g cable sizing, load calculations, voltage drop, fault levels, protection coordination).
- Specify and select electrical equipment, including MCCs, motors, drives (VSD’s) and field instrumentation.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant BS standards, client specifications and WIMES.
- Support the development of control philosophies and interface with PLC/SCADA Systems.
- Participate in design reviews, HAZOP’s and design risk assessments to ensure safety and compliance.
- Liaise with clients, contractors and suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Provide technical support during procurements, manufacturing, installation and commissioning phases.
- Assist Project Managers with reviewing supplier and subcontractor designs and documentation.
- Conduct site visits and surveys to gather data and support project delivery.
- Assist with commissioning, testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems onsite.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure traceability of design changes.
- Work within project budgets and timelines, supporting efficient and cost-effective delivery.
- Assist with creating and maintaining design templates.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Electrical HNC/HND (Degree Preferable)
- City and Guilds 2382-22 (18th Edition).
- City and Guilds 2396 (Design, Erection and Verification).
- Experience in water, wastewater or related sectors.
- Experience on SLD’s, BCD’s, cable schedules, load schedules etc.
- Experience with software such as:
- Trimble (Amtech)
- Autodesk 2D
- Microsoft packages
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Professional Registration (IEng/CEng)
- Experience designing control panels / LV Motor Control Centres (MCC’s).
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position typically operates in an office environment with frequent interactions with the engineering/projects team. Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities and construction sites will be required.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a growing company. Apply today and start your journey with Unitspark.
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
