Principal EICA Engineer - Water

Matchtech; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineer in the Water Sector based in Manchester. This role involves engineering design, team management, and collaboration with clients throughout the project life cycle. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and significant experience in the Water sector, with chartered status being advantageous. This is a full-time position with local office attendance required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA).
• Significant experience in the Water sector.
• Experience in documentation approvals and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design work through ECI and FEED phases.
• Support multiple projects while managing a small team.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders throughout project life cycles.

Skills

Engineering design work

Team leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of UK legislation

Risk management

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Chartered or Incorporated engineer status

Job description

Overview

My Client is recruiting for a Senior / Principal Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineer in the Water Sector. Location: Manchester

Role and Responsibilities

• Engineering and design work with customers as a primary provider of engineering support through ECI and FEED phases to take their project through to detailed design and construction.
• Surge in engineering and design workload in the water sector to support AMP8 for clients including United Utilities, Severn Trent Water, Southern Water, Thames Water and Northumbrian Water.
• Senior/Principal Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (EICA) Engineer to join our Engineering Services team in Manchester on a full-time basis.
• Must have good experience in E, C&I and be capable of leading a small team and delegating tasks and able to juggle multiple projects.
• Ideally local and able to spend 2 days per week in the Manchester office. Occasional site visits required on the Southern Water South Coast.
• As an experienced Senior/Principal EICA Engineer you will be working in our Water sector providing technical expertise in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA), contributing to the whole project life cycle from feasibility and conceptual design through to commissioning support and handover.
• This role requires a motivated and dynamic Senior/Principal Engineer with recent experience in documentation approvals and team management. You will also be responsible for liaison and coordination with our clients, supply chain partners, contractors, and third parties as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Electronic / Electrical / Control Engineering). Apprenticeships may be considered.
• Chartered or Incorporated engineer status with a relevant professional body or evidence of working towards gaining these professional titles.
• Good knowledge of design working practices and installation requirements of the discipline within the water sector.
• Significant and proven engineering experience in the Water sector with recent experience in approved documentation for construction or engineering.
• Awareness of risk identification, quantification, management and of HSE requirements.
• Knowledge of UK legislation and standards.
• Knowledge of requirements for installation of equipment in process plants involving potentially explosive areas.
• Experience in requirements for CE/UKCA marking of plant and equipment, including ATEX, PED, Low Voltage Directive, Machinery Directive and EMC Compliance.
• Highly motivated and dynamic with good communication skills and confidence engaging with colleagues and stakeholders.