EICA Design Engineer

Browne Group; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Browne Group is a UK contractor delivering MEICA and related engineering services across water, wastewater and civil infrastructure. The EICA Design Engineer will contribute to electrical, instrumentation, control and automation designs for a diverse project portfolio.

The role involves developing high-quality designs, producing specs and drawings, ensuring standards compliance, and supporting projects through lifecycle stages within a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in EICA design within water, utilities, industrial, energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems.
• Ability to develop practical engineering solutions and resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality EICA designs meeting client requirements and project objectives.
• Produce technical documentation, specifications, calculations and drawings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, regulations and best practice.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and resolve design challenges while contributing to safe, efficient project delivery.

Skills

EICA design experience

Electrical/instrumentation/control/AC

Communication & collaboration

Attention to detail

Technical problem solving

Education

Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Ready to play a key role in delivering innovative engineering solutions for critical infrastructure projects? We are seeking an experienced and motivated EICA Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of electrical, instrumentation, control and automation designs across a diverse project portfolio.

As an EICA Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing high-quality engineering designs that meet client requirements and project objectives. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will produce technical documentation, specifications, calculations and drawings, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulations and best practice. You will provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle, helping to identify and resolve design challenges while contributing to the safe, efficient and successful delivery of projects.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in EICA design within the water, utilities, industrial, energy or infrastructure sectors
• Strong understanding of electrical, instrumentation, control and automation systems
• Ability to develop practical engineering solutions and resolve technical challenges
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work

About Browne (Non Infrastructure)

At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.

We are a leading UK contractor delivering specialist engineering, construction and maintenance services across the water, wastewater and civil engineering sectors. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to delivering complex mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) solutions, we help provide cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities across the UK.

Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of water and wastewater assets, combining civil engineering, process engineering, power systems, control systems, system integration and long-term maintenance. We work closely with our clients to deliver safe, sustainable and innovative solutions that improve operational performance and support future resilience.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning, automation or business support, there's a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

Our teams use smart technology, technical expertise and a hands‑on approach to deliver high‑quality outcomes safely and efficiently. From construction and infrastructure projects to advanced control systems and commissioning, we support our clients in solving complex challenges and maintaining essential services.

Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK‑based group of specialist engineering businesses.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and health and safety requirements
• Experience producing technical specifications, calculations and engineering drawings
• Professional membership or working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status is desirable

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment. You'll have the chance to develop your expertise, collaborate with talented professionals and make a meaningful contribution to projects that improve and maintain essential services.