EICA Engineer

Total Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing design and engineering consultancy is seeking an EICA Engineer for their team in the Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in electrical design and support major water and wastewater projects. This role emphasizes collaboration across various disciplines and offers strong career development prospects within a dynamic work environment. Flexible working options and a benefits package that includes professional development support are also provided.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Professional development support

Employer Pension Contribution

25 Days Annual Leave & 8 Bank Holidays

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and supporting electrical systems across infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in water and wastewater sectors.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams and layout designs.
• Specify electrical equipment and perform load calculations.
• Support commissioning, testing, handover, and site supervision.

Skills

Electrical design expertise

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Job description

Vacancy - EICA Engineer

Please note, we are open to considering candidates at 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.

Company Principles

• 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