Principal EICA Engineer in London)

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

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy based in London seeks a Principal EICA Engineer to oversee electrical design deliverables and lead teams in the Water Sector. Candidates should possess a relevant UK degree, Chartered Status, and experience with electrical design and project management. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working opportunities, and career progression in a vibrant workplace. You will contribute to a range of exciting projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working opportunities

Life Insurance Scheme

Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline).
• Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET).
• Experience in power distribution and electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex electrical design deliverables.
• Lead specifications of electrical equipment for projects.
• Produce designs for control and instrumentation interfaces.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

UK Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Status with IET

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Job Title: Principal EICA Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0612K25

Location: London

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000

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

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.