Electrical ICA Engineer

Kier Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an Electrical/ICA Engineer for the Thames Water Major Projects team based in East Hyde, Luton. You will provide LV Electrical, ICA commissioning expertise and PLC/SCADA support for large-scale water projects.

Ideal candidates will have HNC in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering and hands-on experience with ICA systems, Profibus networks and MCCs. A driving licence is required and there is a flexible, full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in ICA engineering, PLCs, HMIs, Profibus networks and SCADA installations.
• Knowledge of LV motor control centres and Profibus/Modbus/Ethernet IP.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Review LV Electrical and ICA documentation to ensure compliance with water industry standards.
• Represent Kier at client meetings and coordination sessions with technical support.
• Conduct fault finding and configuration for MCC and ICA equipment including PLCs and control panels.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of Profibus DP/PA networks and support PLC software development.
• Review Electrical Risk Assessments and Method Statements and approve ITPs to meet project requirements.

Skills

ICA engineering

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA systems

Profibus networks

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Location

East Hyde, Luton

Hours

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

Job description

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

• 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 we’re looking for

• 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. Even if you don't tick every box.

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.

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

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