As a Senior/Principal EICA Design Engineer, you will lead robust electrical, instrumentation, control and automation design solutions for water and wastewater projects. You will collaborate with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs that meet client, statutory and industry standards. You will act as a technical lead in EICA, guiding clients, suppliers and partners and driving impact in AMP8 programmes through sustainable, cost-conscious solutions. This role offers a mix of office, site and hybrid work, with opportunities to shape the EICA function within the company.
Responsibilities
Lead the production of EICA design deliverables meeting standards
Coordinate with design managers, project managers and engineering teams to develop integrated designs
Produce drawings, specifications, schedules, calculations and control philosophies
Conduct technical reviews of third-party designs and identify risks and opportunities
Support client engagements through design reviews and workshops to obtain approvals
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Prepare and review design risk assessments focusing on safety, maintainability, operability and whole-life cost
Support tender analysis and assessment of subcontractor proposals
Manage workload to meet deadlines and ensure timely design outputs
Contribute to continuous improvement of EICA workflows and best practices
Key requirements
Significant experience delivering EICA-focused design for water and wastewater projects across feasibility, outline and detailed design stages
Degree or equivalent in Electrical, Control, Automation or related discipline
Chartered or working toward CEng/IEng (IET) preferred
Strong understanding of electrical distribution, ICA systems, MCCs, LV design, control philosophies, instrumentation spec and integration with treatment processes
Proven ability to produce high-quality EICA design deliverables including schematics, calculations, datasheets, load assessments, control strategies and panel layouts
Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM 360 and related water sector design software
Experience supporting multidisciplinary project teams and ensuring regulatory compliance
Solid understanding of CDM regulations and safe design principles
Strong planning and organisational skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration with engineers, suppliers and clients
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