Electrical Systems Design Engineer – Water Industry

Company: Ganymede Solutions Limited
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Location: Sandhurst
Job Description:

Electrical Systems Design Engineer (Contract)

Location: Sandhurst (Hybrid – up to 3 days in the office)Rate: £45-£50 per hour (Outside IR35)Start: ASAP (latest start by the end of August)

We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Systems Design Engineer to join a busy engineering team on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of control systems projects within the water industry, delivering electrical designs, retrofit solutions and supporting the delivery of automation systems. The role is primarily based from a new office in Sandhurst with occasional travel to sites across the South East for surveying purposes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design control system solutions including PLCs, SCADA/HMI, telemetry and industrial networks.
  • Design and retrofit electrical control panels.
  • Produce electrical drawings, network architecture drawings and general arrangement drawings using EPLAN.
  • Prepare and configure system design documentation.
  • Assist in the production of Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and System Design Specifications (SDS).
  • Identify electrical equipment and instrumentation requirements and support procurement scheduling.
  • Carry out and manage occasional site surveys.
  • Modify and update existing electrical drawings where required.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as an Electrical Systems Design Engineer or in a similar controls engineering role.
  • Previous experience working within the water industry is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of EPLAN is essential.
  • Ability to read, interpret and modify electrical drawings.
  • Experience designing control systems incorporating PLCs, SCADA/HMI and industrial networks.
  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to design.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake occasional site surveys across the South East.

Contract Details

  • £45-£50 per hour
  • Outside IR35
  • Hybrid working available (up to 3 days in the office)
  • Monday to Friday
  • Immediate start available, with flexibility for candidates able to start by the end of August.

I look forward to hearing from you!

You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

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Posted: July 29th, 2026