Electrical Design Engineer (Water & Wastewater)

Potentiam is a fast-growing global offshore solutions provider connecting top talent with leading UK and European businesses. With offices across South Africa, Romania, India, and Brazil, we offer international exposure, real career progression, and the opportunity to work with high-performing global teams. We combine global opportunity with local support — giving you the chance to grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career in a business that’s scaling fast.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people with disabilities, providing reasonable accommodation during the hiring process.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services provider offering a comprehensive range of services across numerous industrial sectors in Ireland and the UK.

The company provide Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical Engineering services, including Control Panel Design and Assembly ranging from General Installation to Service and Calibration.

Purpose of Role

You will produce detailed electrical designs for water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations, in both municipal and industrial settings.

Roles & Responsibilities

Survey & Scope

• Prepare prioritised electrical condition reports based on site surveys, photos and engineering records.
• Review client specifications, identify risks, gaps and required clarifications.
• Coordinate with site engineers and clients to confirm information and agree scope of works.

Power & Distribution Design

• Design electrical distribution systems, including single-line diagrams, load schedules and maximum demand.
• Perform cable sizing, voltage drop and fault level calculations; verify protection and discrimination.
• Specify MCCs, LV switchgear, distribution boards and motor starting systems.
• Design standby generation, ATS, earthing, bonding and lightning protection systems.
• Provide input on ATEX requirements for wastewater facilities.

Instrumentation & Controls

• Design instrumentation layouts, terminations and cabling.
• Review and update panel schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Develop control philosophies in collaboration with the automation team.

Submissions & Project Support

• Prepare technical designs, specifications, costings and client approval submissions.
• Support tendering, procurement, supplier evaluations and technical queries.
• Contribute to project planning, risk assessments, method statements and commissioning.
• Support installation and commissioning teams remotely.
• Coordinate with clients and internal departments, ensuring timely reporting to Project and Commercial Directors.
• Prepare handover documentation, including as-built drawings, test certificates and O&M manuals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable I.S., EN, BS and IEC standards.

Skills, Qualifications & Abilities

Essential

• Degree Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years' electrical design experience in water, wastewater, process or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience in power distribution design, including SLDs, load schedules, MCCs and switchgear.
• Ability to interpret and redline electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs and layouts.
• Experience with cable calculation software (Amtech, ProDesign or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical, engineering and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to work effectively remotely.

Advantageous

• CAD experience (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar).
• Irish, UK or European water sector experience, particularly Uisce Éireann.
• Experience with VSDs, harmonics and standby generators.
• ATEX and hazardous-area knowledge.
• Familiarity with PLC, SCADA and control systems.
• Experience in project engineering, site management, M&E installation or team management.

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