EC&I Engineer for Water & Automation – Hybrid

Veolia | Water Tech; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + birthday leave

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive pension scheme

Company car benefit

Job summary

Veolia Water Tech in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation and Control Engineer to lead EICA aspects on water treatment projects. You will manage MCC procurement, wiring, systems integration, and instrumentation, working across municipal and industrial water sectors in the UK.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, BS7671 knowledge, and strong communication skills. Hybrid working is offered with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in technical/engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering preferred) or extensive practical experience.
• Experience of similar role in UK water industry
• Application of BS7671 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with colleagues, suppliers, project managers, and customers
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google)
• Flexible working approach to deal with potential problems
• Organisational skills for prioritising tasks
• Health & safety awareness
• Desirable: Google Suite proficiency
• Desirable: Knowledge of cable sizing software
• Desirable: Knowledge of PLC programming software
• Desirable: Experience of bus communications (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet TCP/IP)
• Desirable: Experience of high voltage distribution
• Desirable: Full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Technical aspects for procurement of MCC, cabling, systems integration, process instrumentation, and electrical equipment
• Produce load & instrument schedules, equipment specifications
• Develop software user requirements specifications (URS) following process design consultation
• Review sub-contractor drawings and specifications against client & VWT specifications
• Conduct detailed technical bid evaluations of quotations
• Conduct FATs for switchboard, MCC and PLC/HMI software
• Conduct inspections & tests for electrical equipment
• Responsible for EICA design aspects of installation & commissioning
• Visit sites for client meetings and occasional installation supervision
• Provide assistance to tendering department in all EICA aspects
• Report internally on EICA aspects against budget and programme
• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with QA procedures

Skills

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Flexible working

Organisational skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Electronic)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Cable sizing software

PLC programming software

Job description

Veolia Water Tech in Birmingham is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation and Control Engineer to lead EICA aspects on water treatment projects. You will manage MCC procurement, wiring, systems integration, and instrumentation, working across municipal and industrial water sectors in the UK.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, BS7671 knowledge, and strong communication skills. Hybrid working is offered with a comprehensive benefits package.