Electrical Engineer – Pump Systems

Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Pump Systems

Location: Flexible / Field-Based

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in submersible pump systems to join our engineering team. This is a hands-on role involving the installation, maintenance, fault finding, commissioning, and repair of electrical systems associated with submersible pumps across a range of industrial, water, wastewater, and commercial sites.

The successful candidate will have excellent electrical fault-finding skills, experience working with three-phase equipment, and a solid understanding of pump control systems and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain and repair submersible pump systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults on pumping equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown work.
• Test, inspect and certify electrical installations in accordance with current regulations.
• Work on single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Install and maintain motor control centres (MCCs), control panels and pump control equipment.
• Fault find on PLC-controlled systems and pump automation where applicable.
• Configure and commission variable speed drives (VSDs) and soft starters.
• Carry out motor replacements, alignment and commissioning.
• Perform electrical testing including insulation resistance, continuity and earth fault testing.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Participate in emergency call-out rota where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer working on submersible pumps.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with wastewater, sewage or clean water pumping systems