Principal EICA Design Engineer (Water Sector)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced EICA engineer to deliver design inputs for water infrastructure projects and to review technical deliverables such as specs, calculations, and drawings. You will participate in tender evaluations, proposals, and scoping work, while understanding DSEAR regulations for installations.

Travel to operational and construction sites for surveys, inspections and testing is expected. The role offers hybrid working with opportunities across UK offices and collaborative teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (IET accredited) in electrical or control engineering, or the minimum of an electrical/control HND with substantial experience.
• Professional registration with Engineering Council as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
• Extensive experience in EICA engineering design for water infrastructure and related deliverables.
• Knowledge of DSEAR, electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres, and CDM regulations.
• Strong client-facing skills; able to work with clients, WSP teams, or independently.
• Willing to travel to operational/construction sites for surveys, inspections and testing.
• Practical understanding of electrical safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EICA design inputs for infrastructure projects.
• Prepare/review EICA package deliverables: specs, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, control philosophies, user specs, network drawings.
• Review and execute tender evaluations.
• Participate in proposals, scoping, and resourcing estimates.
• Understand requirements for installations related to DSEAR and EICA equipment in explosive atmospheres.
• Manage inspection, testing, commissioning stages for ICA equipment.
• Attend factory acceptance tests for panel, PLC/HMI, SCADA applications.
• Coach and mentor ICA discipline junior staff.

Skills

EICA design

Electrical design

DSEAR knowledge

Project coordination

Client-facing

Education

IET accredited electrical/control degree

Electrical/Control HND

Tools

PLC/HMI

SCADA

Electrical drawings

Job description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver EICA design inputs for infrastructure related projects.
• Preparation and/or review of EICA package deliverables such as technical specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, control philosophies, user requirement specifications and associated EICA documentation.
• Review and execute tender evaluations.
• Participate in proposals, scoping of work, identifying key tasks, packages and developing resourcing/time estimates.
• Understand requirements in relation to installations relating to DSEAR and EICA equipment in explosive atmospheres.
• Participate and manage inspection, testing, setting to work and commissioning stages relevant to ICA equipment and installations.
• Attend factory acceptance tests for panel, PLC/HMI application software and SCADA.
• Coach and mentor ICA discipline junior staff.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• Degree qualified (IET accredited) in electrical or control engineering, or the minimum of an electrical/control HND with substantial experience.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
• Extensive experience in EICA engineering design for water infrastructure, including preparing and reviewing deliverables such as technical specs, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, control philosophies, user requirement specs, and network architecture drawings.
• Knowledgeable about DSEAR, electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres, and CDM regulations for installations.
• Strong client-facing skills; diligent, collaborative, motivated, and able to work with clients, WSP teams, or independently.
• Willing to travel to operational and construction sites for surveys, inspections, and testing, while ensuring safety.
• Practical understanding of electrical safe systems of work.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in It For You

• Work-life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
• Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
• Health & Wellbeing We are committed to supporting our people. You can access our Thrive programme, virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day, as well as part‑time and flexible working arrangements and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Your development Our supportive environment invests in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.