EC&I Engineer

Roc Search GmbH; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Your birthday off

Comprehensive pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Access to a private GP

Hybrid working

Job summary

Roc Search GmbH is seeking an experienced EC&I Engineer to join a UK-based team delivering water and wastewater treatment projects. The role covers electrical, instrumentation, control and automation across design, procurement, testing, installation and commissioning.

You will work between office and project sites with travel as needed. Strong UK water-industry experience and knowledge of BS7671 are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• UK water industry experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of EICA in water or wastewater environments.
• Working knowledge of wiring regulations (BS7671).
• Good understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, control and automation.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for EICA elements of water treatment projects.
• Procurement support for MCCs, switchgear, cabling, instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Produce load schedules, instrument schedules and equipment specifications.
• Develop URS following process design consultation.
• Review subcontractor drawings against project requirements.
• Attend FATs for switchboards, MCCs and PLC/HMI software.
• Carry out inspections and testing of electrical equipment.
• Provide technical EICA support to tendering activities.
• Monitor EICA activities against budgets and programmes.

Skills

Water industry experience

Project coordination

Electrical/Instrumentation knowledge

Office and site work

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

MCCs

Switchgear

Instrumentation

PLC/HMI

Job description

EC&I Engineer

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced EICA / Process Engineer to join an established engineering business delivering water and wastewater treatment projects across the UK.

You will be responsible for the Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation aspects of projects, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering and project teams from initial design and procurement through to testing, installation and commissioning.

This is a varied role combining office-based engineering with occasional travel to customer and project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for EICA elements of water treatment projects.

• Support procurement of MCCs, switchgear, cabling, instrumentation and electrical equipment.

• Produce load schedules, instrument schedules and equipment specifications.

• Develop Software User Requirements Specifications (URS) following process design consultation.

• Review subcontractor drawings and specifications against project requirements.

• Complete detailed technical evaluations of supplier quotations.

• Attend FATs for switchboards, MCCs and PLC/HMI software.

• Carry out inspections and testing of electrical equipment.

• Support EICA design, installation and commissioning activities.

• Attend customer sites for meetings, inspections and occasional installation supervision.

• Provide technical EICA support to tendering activities.

• Monitor EICA activities against project budgets and programmes.

• Ensure all activities are completed safely and in accordance with quality procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree-qualified in an engineering or technical discipline, ideally Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Previous experience in a similar role within the UK water industry is essential.

• Strong understanding of EICA systems within water or wastewater treatment environments.

• Working knowledge of BS7671 / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

• Good understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, control and automation.

• Strong communication skills when working with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors, project managers and customers.

• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and resolve technical issues.

• Good awareness of health, safety and quality requirements.

• Comfortable working between office and site environments.

• Full UK driving licence would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Cable sizing software.

• PLC programming software.

• Profibus, Ethernet TCP/IP or other industrial communications.

• High-voltage electrical distribution.

• Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Your birthday off

• Comprehensive pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Access to a private GP

• Hybrid working

• Further benefits and development opportunities

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EICA / Process Engineer to join an established engineering business delivering projects within the UK water industry.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the EICA elements of projects while working closely with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.