Senior Control Systems Electrical Engineer

At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

HR Wallingford’s Equipment, Technology and Innovation Group is a small to medium, high expertise  team who develop and supply a comprehensive range of physical modelling technology for hydraulic, marine and coastal research facilities. With more than 70 years’ experience on our own modelling projects, our designs have been rigorously proven in use. For the past 30 years we have been sharing our technology and expertise with other model users, and are proud to have supplied equipment to more than 300 institutions worldwide

Examples of the equipment we deliver includes wave generation systems, absorbing beaches, tidal generators, towing carriages, instrument positioning systems, force measuring equipment, dynamometers, and remote platforms.

More information about our product range can be found on our dedicated Website:

https://equipit.hrwallingford.com/

Alongside delivering word class engineering solutions to our clients, you will be helping us develop and capitalise new, innovative technologies to enhance our product portfolio and continue the organisation’s growth in strategic markets.

About the role

The role’s main focus is to support the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and support of HR Wallingford’s specialist equipment designed for hydrodynamic modelling laboratories.  Examples of the equipment you will be working on include: hydrodynamic instrumentation, wave generation systems; absorbing beaches; tidal generators; towing carriages; instrument positioning systems and remote platforms.

Alongside delivering world class engineering solutions to our clients, you will be helping us develop and capitalise new, innovative technologies to enhance our product portfolio and continue the organisation’s growth in strategic markets.

The role is UK based (in either our Wallingford or Manchester office), but provides opportunities for travel to meet our clients around the world.

Main duties include:

• Undertake electrical engineering design, analysis, and calculations to underpin our equipment designs.
• Participate in design reviews, and recommend design modifications to improve functionality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Produce electrical schematics for detailed design and manufacture.
• Review and approve electrical schematics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including mechanical engineers, software engineers, and project managers) to ensure successful project completion.
• Provide support to our BD/Customer Support team.
• Support in the development of concepts and design solutions for new technology. This will include planning, testing and validation activities.
• Produce technical reports, specifications, user manuals, maintenance guides and other technical documentation.
• Liaise and build relationships with key suppliers of electromechanical products.

Further information

• Download a full job description and person specification.
• Check out our exceptional benefits at hrwallingford.com/careers.
• Salary up to £55,000 dependent on experience.
• We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer both hybrid working and flexi-time. We are also open to exploring other flexible working arrangements, including full or part-time working hours.
• The closing date for applications is 3 July 2026.

How to apply

If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing careers@hrwallingford.com

Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter. 

Additional information

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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.