Associate EICA Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy is looking for an experienced Associate EICA Engineer to join their team in London. The role offers a competitive salary of £70,000 – £80,000 and involves overseeing complex electrical designs and leading a team on challenging projects in the Water Sector. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Status. Key benefits include a flexible working environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave package

Flexible/hybrid working options

Life Insurance Scheme

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Chartered Status with a recognised professional body is required.
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering within infrastructure.
• Outstanding knowledge of industry standards including IEC, BS, and NEC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex electrical design deliverables and specifications.
• Manage professional relationships across stakeholder sectors.
• Lead all stages of projects from commissioning to delivery.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Communication skills

Team management

Problem solving

Education

UK Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Associate EICA Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1312O25

Location: London

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an innovative, proactive Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry-leading team of design experts in the Water Sector. They are currently seeking an experienced, technically-minded Associate EICA Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of wastewater and non-infrastructure design, who is willing and able to lead a team through their delivery of an array of challenging projects. You will be responsible for establishing, growing, and overseeing a bright new team of design engineers, based in the thriving, diverse Capital City of London.

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

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave package
• A focus on work-life balance, with flexible/hybrid working options
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond
• Proactively shaping the company’s development prospects

Responsibilities for the role of Associate EICA Engineer include:

• Taking responsibility for complex electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, etc.
• Overseeing the specifications of electrical equipment for a diverse array of projects, including switchgears, transformers, distribution boards, etc.
• Producing 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 on 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 Bachelor’s 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
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

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

• A Higher Degree in a relevant 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
• 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.