Location
Peterborough office with operational hubs across the project area
Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)
Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
About the Role
Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA), a major water infrastructure project delivering over 590km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure during AMP8. As an embedded member of the SPA delivery team, you will lead the production of detailed electrical design elements, ensuring robust, innovative, and optimised designs that deliver value for money. Your responsibilities will include producing and checking single line diagrams, DNO supply applications, generator and MCC specifications, electrical installation specifications, system architecture diagrams, package plant specifications, WIMES datasheets, reviewing supplier designs, Factory Acceptance Tests, water quality instrumentation, and telemetry systems. You will also contribute to process control, intelligent P&IDs, 3D models, HAZOP and LOPA studies, and coordinate construction drawings in CAD, BIM, and GIS environments. Reporting to the SPA EICA Discipline Lead and working closely with Design Leads, Supply Chain Designers, Offshore Designers, SPA Planners, and Delivery Teams, you will develop technical solutions from concept through to construction and handover. Embracing digital transformation, including the creation of a Digital Twin and intelligent P&IDs, you will provide technical support and input to client meetings. This role offers the opportunity to work on one of the UK's most ambitious water infrastructure projects, contributing to a sustainable future and combating climate change.
Why Join SPA?
The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at an exciting delivery stage with further projects planned. SPA embraces innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with partners including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins. Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible to suit your lifestyle. SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Join a team dedicated to making the East of England resilient to drought and securing clean water for the future.
About Mott MacDonald Bentley
Mott MacDonald Bentley is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy focused on improving society through social outcomes, excellence, and digital innovation. We invest in our people through comprehensive training and development, creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Our projects make a real difference to communities, from securing water supplies to protecting homes from flood risk. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Experience
- Outline and detailed design of water industry applications
- Design and Build projects
- Witness testing
- Selection and design of instrumentation, control systems, and automation equipment in a process environment
- Knowledge of BS7671 latest edition
About you
You are detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions. You take ownership and accountability for your work, communicate clearly and transparently, and act with integrity. You embrace continuous improvement and digital transformation, working collaboratively to meet project requirements and deliver value for money.
Qualifications
Relevant electrical engineering qualifications and experience in design engineering roles within the water or process industries are expected. A commitment to professional development and adherence to industry standards is essential.
