Associate EICA Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy based near Glasgow is seeking an experienced Associate EICA Engineer to lead electrical design projects and oversee a new team. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of power distribution and control systems, as well as project management experience. This role offers competitive salary and generous benefits including flexible working conditions. Join a team focused on innovative engineering solutions in the water sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Focus on work-life balance

Life insurance scheme

Commitment to CPD

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working in electrical engineering within infrastructure.
• Outstanding knowledge of IEC, BS, and NEC industry standards.
• Demonstrable understanding of LV/MV electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design deliverables and manage project stages.
• Generate designs for control and instrumentation interfaces.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across public and private sectors.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Control and instrumentation

Project management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

UK degree in electrical engineering

Chartered status with a recognised professional body

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Job Title: Associate EICA Engineer
Ref. No.: CJD2012O25
Location: Based near Glasgow
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco‑conscious multidisciplinary consultancy that is establishing itself as an industry‑leading team of design experts in the water sector. We are looking for a talented, experienced Associate EICA Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of wastewater and non‑infrastructure design who can lead a team through the delivery of challenging projects. You will be responsible for establishing, growing, and overseeing a new team of driven design professionals based near the diverse city of Glasgow.

Benefits for the role of Associate EICA Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary (commensurate with skills and experience)
• Employee pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Focus on work‑life balance, with opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
• Life insurance scheme
• Dedication to your continuing professional development (CPD)
• Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the country
• Proactively shaping the company’s development prospects

Responsibilities for the role of Associate EICA Engineer include:

• Overseeing complex electrical design deliverables, including single‑line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, etc.
• Taking responsibility for the specifications of electrical equipment for a diverse array of projects, including switchgears, transformers, distribution boards, etc.
• Generating designs for control and instrumentation interfaces, to include SCADA, PLCs, field instrumentation, and power supply
• Undertaking calculations, analyses, and coordination studies, as well as other technical work, including checking, amending, and submitting colleagues’ work
• Managing professional relationships with clientele and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors, ensuring the successful delivery of projects to the highest of standards
• Leading all stages of projects, from initial commissioning, testing, site supervision, delivery, and handover
• Ensuring all colleagues’ continuing compliance with the required standards, regulations, procedures, and legislation
• Overseeing a team of colleagues, as well as a diverse range of projects

Required skills and experience for the role of Associate EICA Engineer include:

• A UK degree (or equivalent qualification) in electrical engineering (or a cognate discipline)
• Possess chartered status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET)
• Extensive 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
• Outstanding working knowledge of the relevant industry standards and regulations, including IEC, BS, and NEC
• Highly 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.
• Demonstrable understanding of LV/MV electrical systems and utility interface requirements
• Good problem‑solving skills, with a highly‑technical mindset
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Considerable experience of managing people, projects, and stakeholder relations
• Possess a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Associate EICA Engineer include:

• 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 sites (or similar)
• Some experience with power quality, harmonic analysis, and energy efficiency
• Experience of setting up protective relays, coordination, and testing procedures
• Experience of winning a variety of projects, and therefore overseeing business development (BD) opportunities

If you are interested in the role of Associate EICA Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.