Electrical Engineer - Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls

Joining Arup

Our Electrical Engineers apply their specialist skills to infrastructure projects across the globe. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following industries: Water - water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, reservoirs, water distribution; Energy - hydro, CHP, waste-to-energy, solar PV, hydrogen. wind, gas; Power - HV/LV Transmission and Distribution; Industrial Clients - steam generation, chemical handling; Process - food and beverage processing.

Our clients include water companies, energy generators, energy infrastructure owners, rail infrastructure owners, Government agencies and councils, process industries and renewable energy investors.

The Opportunity
We are looking for talented Electrical Engineers with experience in Instrumentation and Controls to join our growing team, whether you are an experienced leader ready for strategic responsibility or a mid-level professional eager to develop your skills. At Arup, you will contribute to exciting projects across the UK in the Energy, Water and Resources sectors, supporting both the winning and delivery of work, collaborating with clients and partners to create innovative solutions, and ensuring high-quality outcomes across design, timelines and budgets. Senior candidates will have the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor colleagues and shape technical excellence, while those earlier in their careers will gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts and build the foundations for future leadership.

You will apply and grow your knowledge of Electrical and Control Systems design, CDM regulations and relevant design tools while supporting our mission to deliver a low-carbon, equitable future aligned with Arup's values and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You will work across a wide and varied portfolio of projects, helping to deliver sustainable designs in energy, including wind, solar, hydro, hydrogen and energy storage, as well as water treatment and distribution, wastewater and industrial systems.

Is this role right for you?

• Ability to interpret and produce detailed design documentation.
• Familiarity with design software and tools (e.g., Trimble).

• Ability producing and interpreting complex or detailed design drawings and documentation.
• Confident to manage multidisciplinary projects in a wide variety of sectors (Energy, Water, Resources) and have a detailed knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Specialist knowledge: either developing or developed within at least one specialist area of Electrical and/or Control Systems engineering.
• Appreciation of Electrical and/or Control Systems engineering and in particular, design.
• Ideally IEng or CEng Professional Registration status through IET, CIBSE, or other relevant body/ Degree qualified: likely Masters Engineering Degree or equivalent.

Successful candidate will need an eligible UK Driving license along with holding or being eligible to gain security clearance is advantageous.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact maria.mindrut @arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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