Electrical Project Engineer

We're looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join our Severn Trent Contract based in Wanlip.

Location: Wanlip 

Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Electrical Project Engineer you'll be working within the Severn Trent Contract, supporting them in providing electrical engineering experience for industrial projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Defining client requirements and deliver effective engineering design solutions through all project stages.

• Engaging and coordinating with the supply chain to support contractor delivery and ensure design integrity.

• Applying sound technical judgment and problem-solving skills throughout the construction phase.

• Providing technical support within the electrical discipline, ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are met.

• Collaborating with clients, internal teams, and contractors to achieve project objectives, including planning and managing shutdown methodologies

What are we looking for?

• Degree or qualification in Electrical Engineering with proven project engineering experience.

• Strong knowledge of motor control centres (MCCs), including instrumentation, control, and automation systems.

• Understanding of switchgear design, including protection devices and discrimination calculations.

• Experience with electrical distribution and power engineering up to 11kV, including switchgear systems.

• Awareness of ATEX hazardous area electrical design and a strong commitment to safety standards.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier