Principal EICA Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Principal EICA Engineer to lead a team in Glasgow. The role involves overseeing complex electrical design projects, establishing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Status, and relevant experience in power distribution and electrical design. Attractive benefits and opportunities for professional development are also part of this permanent position.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Focus on work-life balance

Life Insurance Scheme

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Status with a recognized professional body.
• Considerable experience in electrical engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex electrical design deliverables.
• Oversee specifications of electrical equipment.
• Provide designs for control and instrumentation interfaces.
• Undertake calculations and coordination studies.
• Establish excellent professional relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Power distribution

Electrical design

Control and instrumentation

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

UK Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Chartered Status with IET

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Job Title: Principal EICA Engineer

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join my client, a passionate, environmentally-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 driven, analytically-minded 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 capable design engineers, based near the thriving, metropolitan city of Glasgow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on the skills and experience you can bring to the roleli>
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A focus on a work-life balance, with options for flexible/hybrid working
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with excellent career progression opportunities
• Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects
• Proactively contributing to the company’s development prospects

Responsibilities

• Leading on complex electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, and more
• Overseeing the specifications of electrical equipment for a range of projects, including switchgears, transformers, distribution boards, etc.
• Providing 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

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or a similar, relevant field)
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET)
• Considerable 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

• A Higher Degree in a relevant subject
• 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

Contact

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.