Electrical ICA Engineer

Kier Group; East Hyde; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an Electrical/ICA Engineer to join the Thames Water Major Projects team at East Hyde, Luton. You will deliver LV electrical, ICA, PLC, and SCADA commissioning expertise for industrial water projects, liaising with clients and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates hold an HNC in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering with hands-on ICA experience, PLCs, HMIs and Profibus networks, plus a driving license.

Qualifications

• HNC qualified in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Experience in ICA engineering, PLCs, HMIs, Profibus networks and SCADA installations on large-scale water projects.
• Knowledge of LV motor control centres and communications protocols like Profibus/Modbus/Ethernet IP.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline team.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Review LV Electrical and ICA documentation and ensure compliance with water industry asset standards.
• Represent Kier at client meetings and coordination sessions.
• Conduct fault finding and configuration for MCC and ICA equipment including PLCs and control panels.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of Profibus networks and support system integrators with PLC software.
• Review risk assessments and method statements and approve ITPs to meet project requirements.

Skills

ICA engineering

PLCs

HMIs

Profibus networks

SCADA installations

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

We're looking for an Electrical / ICA Engineer to join our Thames Water Major Projects team based in East Hyde, Luton.

Location: East Hyde, LutonHours: Full time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We're seeking an Electrical/ICA Engineer to work within our Thames Water Major Projects team. You'll provide LV Electrical, Control & Automation, and PLC & SCADA commissioning expertise for industrial projects, with a particular emphasis on the water industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is quality-focused and has a demonstrable history of commissioning Electrical ICA works in major projects. Kier is a strategic partner to Thames Water, providing design and build services for new and existing infrastructure assets.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Electrical / ICA Engineer, you'll be working within the Thames Water Major Projects team, supporting them in delivering commissioning expertise for industrial projects. Your day to day will include:

• Reviewing LV Electrical and ICA documentation, including MCC/RTU electrical schematics, control philosophies, and functional design specifications, ensuring compliance with water industry asset standards
• Representing Kier at client meetings and coordination sessions, providing liaison and technical support
• Conducting fault finding and system configuration for MCC and ICA equipment including PLCs and control panels
• Overseeing installation and commissioning of Profibus DP/PA communication networks and supporting System Integrators with PLC software development
• Reviewing Electrical Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and authorising Inspection and Test Plans to ensure compliance with project and legislative requirements

What are we looking for?

This role of Electrical / ICA Engineer is great for you if:

• You're HNC qualified in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering, or a similar discipline
• You have experience in ICA engineering, PLCs, HMIs, Profibus networks and SCADA installations on large-scale water treatment works
• You have a good knowledge of Low Voltage large motor control centres and communications protocols including Profibus, Modbus, and Ethernet IP
• You possess strong interpersonal skills and can work effectively as part of a multi-discipline team, demonstrating versatility and resourcefulness
• You hold a Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-CH1