Principal EICA Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is seeking a Principal EICA Engineer in London to lead a team in delivering challenging projects focused on wastewater and non-infrastructure design. The successful candidate will oversee complex electrical design tasks, ensuring compliance while managing a diverse range of projects. Candidates should hold a UK degree in Electrical Engineering and have significant experience in electrical engineering roles. Competitive salary and benefits offered, alongside exceptional opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working opportunities

Life Insurance Scheme

Commitment to CPD

Qualifications

• UK Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering required.
• Chartered Status with a recognized body like IET is necessary.
• Experience in electrical engineering within industrial or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams.
• Lead specifications of electrical equipment for various projects.
• Produce designs for control and instrumentation interfaces.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical design

Control and instrumentation

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Team management

Education

UK Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Status with a professional body

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Job Title: Principal EICA Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0612K25

Location: London

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, an innovative, sustainably-minded Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry-leading team of design experts in the Water Sector. They are actively searching for a technically-minded, driven Principal EICA Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of wastewater and non-infrastructure design, who is willing and able to lead a team through their delivery of an array of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing, growing, and managing a team of bright design engineers, based in the vibrant, diverse Capital City of London.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities, with a focus on work-life balance
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with good career progression opportunities available
• Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond
• Proactively contributing to the company's development prospects

Responsibilities

• Overseeing complex electrical design deliverables, including single‑line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, and more
• Leading the specifications of electrical equipment for a range of projects, including switchgears, transformers, distribution boards, etc.
• Producing various designs for control and instrumentation interfaces, to include SCADA, PLCs, field instrumentation, and power supply
• Undertaking calculations, analyses, and coordination studies, as well as other technical work, including checking and amending colleagues' work
• Establishing excellent working relations with clientele and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors, ensuring high-quality project delivery
• Delivering all project stages, including initial commissioning, testing, site supervision, delivery, and handover
• Ensuring compliance with the required standards, regulations, procedures, and legislation
• Managing a busy team of colleagues, as well as a diverse range of projects

Required Skills and Experience

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline)
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET)
• Experience of working in an electrical engineering role, within infrastructure or the industrial sector
• Demonstrable experience in power distribution, electrical design, and control and instrumentation
• Good working knowledge of the relevant industry standards and regulations, including IEC, BS, and NEC
• Proficient in preparing drawings, schematics, and other technical documents
• Excellent working knowledge of a range of design and analysis software systems and tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, Dialux, etc.
• An understanding of LV/MV electrical systems and utility interface requirements
• Good problem‑solving skills, with a technical mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of managing people, projects, and stakeholder relations
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience within the UK Water Sector, particularly with wastewater and/or utilities
• Good working knowledge of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and automation systems
• Prior experience of working on construction sites
• Some experience with power quality, harmonic analysis, and energy efficiency
• Experience of setting up protective relays, coordination, and testing procedures

Application

If you are interested in the role of Principal EICA Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available.