Principal EICA Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Glasgow seeks a Principal EICA Engineer to lead electrical design and manage projects in the Water Sector. The successful candidate will have a UK degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Chartered Status with significant experience in electrical engineering, especially in power distribution and instrumentation. This role offers a competitive salary, along with a focus on work-life balance and career progression opportunities. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence in design and engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Life Insurance Scheme

Focus on work‑life balance

Dedication to Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised professional body.
• Considerable experience in an electrical engineering role.
• Demonstrable experience in power distribution and electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex electrical design deliverables.
• Oversee specifications of electrical equipment.
• Establish excellent professional relationships with clients.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

UK Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Chartered Status (e.g., IET)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Job Title

Principal EICA Engineer

Location

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000

Job Overview

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 looking for a driven, analytically‑minded Principal EICA Engineer, with demonstrable knowledge of wastewater and non‑infrastructure design, to lead a team through the delivery of an array of challenging projects and manage a growing design engineering team based near Glasgow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• 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

• Lead complex electrical design deliverables, including single‑line diagrams, distribution layouts, projections, coordination, earthing/grounding, and more
• Oversee the specifications of electrical equipment for a range of projects, including switchgears, transformers, distribution boards, etc.
• Provide various designs for control and instrumentation interfaces, including SCADA, PLCs, field instrumentation, and power supply
• Undertake calculations, analyses, and coordination studies, and amend work submitted by colleagues
• Establish excellent professional relationships with clients and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors, ensuring high‑quality project delivery
• Deliver all project stages, including initial commissioning, testing, site supervision, delivery, and handover
• Ensure compliance with the required standards, regulations, procedures, and legislation
• Manage a busy team of colleagues and 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

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.

Job Information

• Posted: Jan 21 2026 (Closes)
• Sector: Permanent
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time