Principal EICA Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD1312P25
Location: London
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a forward‑thinking, sustainably‑minded multidisciplinary consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry‑leading team of design experts in the water sector. They are currently on the lookout for a technically‑minded, experienced Principal EICA Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of wastewater and non‑infrastructure design, who is willing and able to lead a team through the delivery of an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing, growing, and managing a team of bright design engineers, based in the exciting, multicultural capital city of London.
Benefits
* Highly competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
* Employee Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* A focus on work‑life balance, with options for flexible/hybrid working
* Life Insurance Scheme
* Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with good career progression opportunities available
* Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects
* Proactively contributing to the company’s development prospects
Responsibilities
* Oversee complex electrical design deliverables, including single‑line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, and more
* Lead the specifications of electrical equipment for a range of projects, including switchgears, transformers, distribution boards, etc.
* Produce various designs for control and instrumentation interfaces, to include SCADA, PLCs, field instrumentation, and power supply
* Undertake calculations, analyses, and coordination studies, as well as other technical work, including checking and amending that submitted by colleagues
* Establish excellent professional relationships with clientele and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors, ensuring high‑quality project delivery
* Deliver all project stages, including initial commissioning, testing, site supervision, delivery, and handover
* Ensure compliance with the required standards, regulations, procedures, and legislation
* Manage a busy team of colleagues, as well as a diverse range of projects
Required Skills and Experience
* A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline)
* Possess Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET)
* Experience of working in an electrical engineering role, within infrastructure or the industrial sector
* Demonstrable experience in power distribution, electrical design, and control and instrumentation
* Good working knowledge of the relevant industry standards and regulations, including IEC, BS, and NEC
* Proficient in preparing drawings, schematics, and other technical documents
* Excellent working knowledge of a range of design and analysis software systems and tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, Dialux, etc.
* An understanding of LV/MV electrical systems and utility interface requirements
* Good problem‑solving skills, with a technical mindset
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience of managing people, projects, and stakeholder relations
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence
Desirable Skills and Experience
* A Higher Degree in a cognate discipline
* Experience within the UK Water Sector, particularly with wastewater and/or utilities
* Good working knowledge of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and automation systems
* Prior experience of working on construction
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
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