Principal EICA Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal EICA Engineer to oversee electrical design and lead project deliverables in London. The role involves managing complex engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering relationships with clientele. Candidates should possess a UK Degree in Electrical Engineering and Chartered Status, along with extensive experience in power distribution and controls. Opportunities for career progression and work-life balance are offered, alongside a competitive salary in the range of £60,000 – £70,000.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible/hybrid working options

Life Insurance Scheme

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering role within infrastructure or industrial sector.
• Demonstrable experience in power distribution, electrical design.
• Good working knowledge of industry standards like IEC, BS, NEC.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing complex electrical design deliverables.
• Leading specifications of electrical equipment for projects.
• Ensuring compliance with standards, regulations, procedures.

Skills

Electrical design

Control and instrumentation

Power distribution

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Education

UK Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Status (IET)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Job Title: Principal EICA Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1312P25

Location: London

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a forward-thinking, 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 currently on the lookout for a technically‑mindful, experienced 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 exciting, multicultural Capital City of London.

Benefits for the role of Principal EICA Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Highly‑competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A focus on work‑life balance, with options for flexible/hybrid working
• 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
• Proactively contributing to the company’s development prospects

Responsibilities for the role of Principal EICA Engineer include:

• 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 that submitted by colleagues
• Establishing excellent professional relationships 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 for the role of Principal EICA Engineer include:

• 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 for the role of Principal EICA Engineer include:

• A Higher Degree in a cognate discipline
• 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

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