Electrical & ICA Design Engineer

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; Coalville; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment are seeking an experienced Electrical & ICA Design Engineer for a leading water engineering organisation. You will coordinate designs and produce technical documentation and drawings that meet project specifications, applicable standards, and health and safety requirements.

Key responsibilities include developing cost-effective layouts, applying standard engineering practices, providing technical estimates, and coordinating with other disciplines to

Qualifications

• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment principles.
• Full membership of a relevant engineering institution.
• Proven ability to develop rationalised, practical and economical plant layouts.
• UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop design layouts that are cost-effective and aligned with project specifications.
• Provide technical estimates and support tender activities.
• Coordinate designs with other engineering disciplines to ensure an integrated approach.
• Maintain safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance in designs.
• Contribute to improving departmental procedures and processes.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication of technical proposals

Engineering software proficiency

Plant layouts development

Education

HND or equivalent in engineering

Engineering degree (advantageous)

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

A leading engineering organisation delivering turnkey projects and engineering services within the water and wastewater sector are seeking an experienced Electrical & ICA Design Engineer to join their design team, and play a key role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions.

You will be responsible for coordinating designs and producing technical documentation and drawings that meet project specifications, applicable standards, and health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop design layouts that are cost-effective, practical to construct and commission, and fully aligned with project specifications.
• Apply standard engineering practices and solutions wherever appropriate.
• Provide technical estimates, input and feedback to support tender and proposal activities.
• Work in accordance with established departmental procedures and processes, while contributing to their ongoing improvement.
• Monitor and review processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain procedures that support the smooth and consistent operation of the engineering function.
• Coordinate designs with other internal and external engineering disciplines to ensure an integrated approach across the project.
• Maintain a strong customer-focused approach, recognising both external clients and internal teams as key stakeholders.
• Maintain a personal development plan and actively support professional development.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment for colleagues and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to minimise waste across departmental activities.
• Ensure environmental considerations are incorporated into engineering designs.
• Ensure all designs fully comply with relevant health, safety, technical and regulatory requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Understanding of the principles and processes associated with water and wastewater treatment.
• Full membership of a relevant professional engineering institution.
• HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline; a degree in an appropriate engineering discipline would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to develop rationalised, practical and economical plant layouts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assimilate and interpret large volumes of technical information.
• Ability to communicate and present technical proposals clearly, confidently and effectively.
• Good computer literacy and proficiency with relevant engineering software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this position.