Principal Electrical and Control Engineer
Location(s): Madrid, ES
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Job Ref: 3718
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Our Water Consultancy Division has ambitious growth plans in line with AMP8 (2025-2030) investment needs and we are proud of our strong reputation in the industry which is allowing us to expand our business.
We cover all phases of the project lifecycle from feasibility studies through detailed design, construction support, and commissioning to handover.
We also provide specialist technical support to colleagues across our global business, offering fantastic opportunities to get involved in diverse and technically complex work.
The scale of investment required in AMP8 is a significant challenge but also a major opportunity to provide a long-lasting legacy to our clients and their regions.
It also requires new more efficient ways of delivering our services and for the successful candidate to demonstrate their ability to identify and implement innovations that maintain delivery to programme and commercial targets.
Job description: We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Electrical Engineer to join our team in Spain to support the delivery of our UK clients' water and wastewater programmes, including:
Specifying local renewable and back-up generation systems.Cabling and installation design.Instrumentation selection.Factory and site acceptance tests of equipment.Typical duties and responsibilities will include:
Contributing to or guiding the preparation of design deliverables to achieve the correct time/cost/quality balance for the project.Managing the integration with other disciplines.Working with resource coordinators to manage project resources and to grow and develop our capability through recruitment and training.Business development including providing specialist support to our Account Leaders and Practices and leading on proposals and tenders in the water and wastewater fields.Programme and financial management of small to medium sized projects with a MEICA focus.Challenge of the client's technical standards and the acceptance of waivers and deviations, relevant to their discipline.At Mott MacDonald you will have control of your own career path and great prospects for career progression as the business continues to grow.
We can offer development in technical, management or client-facing directions.
We are looking for a motivated candidate, keen to make a difference in the sector, take wide responsibilities and progress professionally.
Required skills and experience: Qualified to HND level or higher in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline.Experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy.Strong communication skills to interact with other disciplines and clients, and to develop and promote the team.A capability to manage design delivery and projects.A team coordinator capable of managing and motivating individuals to consistently deliver.Willingness to contribute to and develop technical knowledge networks.A drive to be abreast of professional development and knowledge of current and emerging technical solutions.Master's degree in electrical, electronic or control engineering or a related discipline.Chartered status with a recognised Professional Institution.Experience of working in the water and/or wastewater industry.Good understanding of pipeline hydraulics, and water and wastewater treatment processes.Experience in the UK water sector would be advantageous although not necessary.
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We offer some fantastic benefits including: Life insuranceAn annual professional institution subscriptionContinuous development opportunities – because we want you to thriveAgile/flexible working – because life isn't 9-5Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and caregiversFlexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest-free season ticket loansWellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resourcesAccess to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communitiesApply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.
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