Join Anglian Water as an Electrical Engineer in Peterborough on a permanent, full-time basis with a salary of £47,000 - £56,000. You will support the full project lifecycle for clean and wastewater infrastructure, designing innovative and safe electrical systems.
Requirements
A degree or higher technical qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience delivering electrical designs for clean water or wastewater projects
Demonstrable experience with instrumentation and control systems, monitoring, telemetry, and automation solutions
Solid project engineering experience within utilities, infrastructure, or related industries
Experience designing electrical systems in hazardous areas is beneficial
Skills & Responsibilities
Electrical systems design: Produce technical deliverables such as calculations, data sheets, and specifications for clean water or wastewater treatment plants.
Control and telemetry: Develop and integrate control, monitoring, and telemetry systems alongside instrumentation and main incoming electrical supply arrangements.
Project delivery: Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety requirements, and attend site surveys to provide technical support.
Potential transition routes: People from instrumentation engineer or general project engineer roles may bring relevant technical and design skills, alongside meeting mandatory electrical engineering qualifications.
Shape the Future of Water Infrastructure with Anglian Water
Do you have a passion for electrical engineering and a drive to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions? Are you motivated by the opportunity to work on complex clean water or waste water projects that make a real difference to communities?
If so, this is your chance to join Anglian Water as an Electrical Engineer, where you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of essential infrastructure across the region.
We’re looking for a skilled engineer with strong technical knowledge and a proactive mindset. You’ll bring creativity, rigour, and problem-solving ability to ensure our projects are safe, sustainable, and delivered to the highest standards.
At Anglian Water, we’re Always Exploring – innovating for a resilient water future. By Doing the Right Thing, we commit to transparency, fairness, and professional growth. And by Building Trust, we put safety, quality, and collaboration at the core of everything we do.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll support the full project lifecycle – from feasibility studies and design through to construction and commissioning. You’ll ensure compliance with technical standards while seeking opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
Your responsibilities will include:
Producing technical deliverables such as calculations, data sheets, and specifications
Designing electrical systems for clean water or waste water treatment plants
Developing and integrating control, monitoring, and telemetry systems
Designing instrumentation systems and main incoming electrical supply arrangements
Delivering electrical installation designs, including for hazardous areas
Preparing subcontract specifications and undertaking technical bid evaluations
Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety requirements, and quality processes
Attending site surveys and providing technical support during delivery
Monitoring progress against cost and programme, escalating issues where required
Driving innovation by researching and introducing new processes, tools, and ways of working
About You
You’re a motivated and collaborative electrical engineer with a strong technical background and enthusiasm to learn and grow. You thrive in a team environment, build trust through integrity, and bring energy and resilience to every challenge.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
A degree or higher technical qualification in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and understanding of inter-related disciplines
Proven experience delivering electrical designs for clean water or waste water projects
Demonstrable experience with instrumentation and control systems, including monitoring, telemetry, and automation solutions
Ability to produce and review engineering calculations, specifications, and technical schedules
Solid project engineering experience within utilities, infrastructure, or related industries
Proficiency with relevant engineering software and strong IT skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear documentation
Excellent stakeholder management skills and a collaborative working style
It would also be beneficial to have:
Experience designing electrical systems in hazardous areas
Familiarity with supplier engagement, technical bid analysis, and procurement processes
Previous involvement in delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure projects
Why Join Us?
At Anglian Water, we’re committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and resilient water services – and our people are at the heart of that mission. As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team delivering vital infrastructure that protects our environment and supports our communities.
You’ll benefit from:
£47,000 - £56,000
Private Health Insurance
26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays and option to purchase more)
Pension Scheme – double matching your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Lifestyle benefits including car, dental insurance, and gym discounts via salary sacrifice
Life cover – 8 x annual salary
Ongoing training and career development with clear progression opportunities
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re a skilled engineer looking to help design and deliver the water infrastructure of the future, apply today to become Anglian Water’s next Electrical Engineer.
At Anglian Water, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Being Safer Every Day means making positive choices, moment by moment, to protect ourselves and others. Together, we create a culture where health, safety, and wellbeing always come first.
