EICA Engineer

Total Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and engineering consultancy is seeking an EICA Engineer to support water sector projects, with an emphasis on electrical design and power distribution. The position offers opportunities for rapid career progression and includes flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and knowledge of industry standards. The company promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment, ensuring professional development and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Insurance

25 Days Annual Leave & 8 Bank Holidays

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in electrical engineering in infrastructure or utilities.
• Proven experience in power distribution and electrical design.
• Knowledge of industry standards like IEC, BS, NEC.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design deliverables like diagrams and layouts.
• Perform electrical load calculations and fault-level studies.
• Support commissioning and site supervision activities.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical design

Control & instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Collaborative working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

VACANCY - EICA ENGINEER

PLEASE NOTE, We are open to considering candidates are the following different levels :

• Senior Engineer - £45k-£55k | Nearing Chartership | 5+ years' experience
• Principal Engineer - £55k-£60k | Chartered | 10+ years' experience
• Associate Engineer - £60k-£70k | Chartered | 12+ years' experience
• Associate Director - £70k-£80k | Chartered | 15+ years' experience

LOCATION - OPTIONS TO BE BASED IN ANY LOCATION ACROSS THE MIDLANDS.

This organisation has a laser focus on employees' wellbeing, offering flexible options like remote and condensed working schedules to promote a healthy work-life balance, depending on project and company needs.

Employment Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development support, including chartership pathways

Exposure to challenging and high-impact infrastructure projects

Collaborative and inclusive work environment and multidisciplinary teams

Discretionary Bonus

Employer Pension Contribution

25 Days Annual Leave & 8 Bank Holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Flexible Working Arrangements

Flexible Bank Holiday Days

1 Professional Membership Subscription

Opportunities for rapid career advancement and training

OVERVIEW

A fast-growing design and engineering consultancy working across the water sector.

With offices in Glasgow and London, we pride ourselves on our quality-driven, collaborative culture. We're ambitious, agile, and committed to building a business that delivers long-term value to clients, employees, and partners.

We're now looking for a proactive and technically strong EICA Engineer to support the delivery of major water and wastewater Non-Infrastructure projects.

You will play a central role in shaping project outcomes, mentoring junior

engineers, and driving design quality across multidisciplinary teams.

We take pride in being a small-sized company that provides the ideal environment for professionals seeking rapid career progression.

Our commitment to growth means you can be at the forefront of exciting developments in

the water industry and enjoy the rewards that come with it.

Offering a robust professional development program designed to support your career advancement.

Our structured process sets clear targets and timelines, ensuring that your progression remains a priority throughout your tenure with us.

Our Company Principles.

We encourage prospective candidates to review our Company Principles, which serve as the foundation for our day-to-day operations and guide how we care for our employees :

• Delivering Success.
• Fostering Respect & Integrity.
• Promoting Flexibility & Wellbeing.
• Instilling Passion Within Employees.
• Embracing Digital Innovation.
• Company Accountability.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated EICA Engineer to join our growing team, delivering projects predominantly within the water, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, specifying, and supporting electrical systems across treatment plants, pumping stations, control systems, and related infrastructure.

You will ensure safe and reliable power distribution, protection, monitoring, and instrumentation across assets-from concept through to handover and operation.

Collaboration is key : you will work closely with civil, mechanical, process, and control & instrumentation teams, as well as with construction, operations, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Develop electrical design deliverables : single-line diagrams, cable sizing, distribution layouts, protection and coordination studies, earthing / grounding, and lighting / small power design

Specify electrical equipment : switchgear, transformers, UPS, motors & drives, MV / LV panels, MCCs, control

panels, and distribution boards

Design control & instrumentation interfaces : PLCs, SCADA, field instrumentation, and power supplies

Perform electrical load calculations, short-circuit analysis, fault-level and coordination studies

Carry out protection and relay coordination studies

Prepare and review technical specifications, procurement documentation, and vendor evaluations

Liaise with electrical utility providers and manage interface responsibilities

Support commissioning, testing, handover, and site supervision activities

Troubleshoot and resolve electrical / control system issues during construction, start-up, and operations

Ensure compliance with relevant standards, health & safety legislation, and regulatory requirements

Contribute to cost estimation, risk assessments, and change control processes

Provide technical support for operation and maintenance, including diagnostics, upgrades, and modifications

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants / contractors

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer (or working toward chartership, e.g. IET in the UK)

5+ years' experience in electrical engineering within infrastructure, utilities, or industrial sectors

Proven experience in power distribution, protection, electrical design, and control & instrumentation

Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (IEC, BS, NEC, or region-specific)

Skilled in preparing drawings, schematics, and technical specifications

Proficient with design / analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD / Revit, Dialux, etc.)

Solid understanding of LV / MV electrical systems and utility interface requirements

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including site-based fault resolution

Full driving licence and access to a car (essential, due to site travel requirements)

Preferred / Desirable Skills

Experience within the water / wastewater / process / utilities sectors

Knowledge of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA and automation systems

Experience of working on construction sites, commissioning, and start-up phases

Familiarity with project management practices and cost control

Experience with power quality, harmonic analysis, and energy efficiency studies

Experience of working with cross-disciplinary teams and leading electrical sub-teams

Experience with setting up protective relays, coordination, and testing procedures

Please apply now - in strictest confidence