Principle Electrical Engineer (Water) - Remote

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a Senior / Principal EICA Engineer to lead a team on water sector projects in the UK. The role requires expertise in Electrical Engineering and project lifecycle management. Ideal candidates should have extensive EICA engineering experience, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid work model to accommodate both on-site and remote duties.

Qualifications

• Extensive design experience in EICA engineering, ideally in the water/wastewater industry.
• Strong documentation and approval skills for construction deliverables.
• Working knowledge of UK regulations including ATEX, CE/UKCA, EMC, and PED.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of EICA engineers and designers across multiple projects.
• Approve and review electrical and control engineering deliverables.
• Develop Electrical Load Schedules and specify MCCs, telemetry systems, and instrumentation.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Communication

Stakeholder Coordination

Safety Management

Documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

Job description

Job Title: Senior / Principal EICA Engineer – Water Sector Projects
Location: United Kingdom
Contract Type: Permanent
Remote Work: Hybrid – On-site presence required for site surveys, client meetings, and project delivery phases

Overview

We are supporting a significant increase in workload across the UK water sector and are seeking a Senior or Principal EICA (Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Engineer to join an established and fast-growing design team.

In this technically rewarding and leadership-focused role, you will work across feasibility, FEED, detailed design, and construction support phases on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You’ll lead a small EICA team, oversee technical deliverables, and interface with major UK utilities and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of EICA engineers and designers across multiple live water sector projects

• Approve and review electrical and control engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle

• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders

• Develop Electrical Load Schedules and specify MCCs, telemetry systems, and instrumentation

• Prepare installation scopes and perform technical bid evaluations

• Support site surveys, installation coordination, and commissioning

• Ensure compliance with WIMES and relevant national/international engineering standards

• Promote and embed safety best practices, quality standards, and Net Zero sustainability principles

Essential Experience and Skills

• Degree or apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering

• Chartered Engineer (or actively working toward Chartership)

• Extensive design experience in EICA engineering, ideally in the water/wastewater industry

• Strong documentation and approval skills, especially for construction deliverables

• Working knowledge of UK regulations including ATEX, CE/UKCA, EMC, and PED

• Proficient in risk, safety, and quality management within engineering delivery

• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects to AMP standards or UK utility frameworks

• Working knowledge of WIMES specifications

• Prior involvement with multidisciplinary teams in infrastructure delivery

• Familiarity with Net Zero and carbon reduction strategies in engineering