Senior EICA Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the Water Sector seeks a Senior EICA Engineer to drive projects in London. The role includes generating electrical design deliverables, managing a design engineering team, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should hold a UK Degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably have Chartered Status, and possess experience in electrical engineering within the infrastructure sector. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Hybrid working opportunities

Life Insurance Scheme

CPD support and career progression

Qualifications

• A UK Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering (or cognate discipline).
• Chartered Status with a recognized professional body (e.g., IET) or actively working to attain it.
• Experience in an electrical engineering role within infrastructure or the industrial sector.

Responsibilities

• Generate complex electrical design deliverables including single-line diagrams and distribution layouts.
• Produce specifications of electrical equipment for projects.
• Build and maintain excellent working relations with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of industry standards

Team leadership

Education

UK Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior EICA Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0612L25

Location: London

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy in the Water Sector. They are seeking a technically-minded, driven Senior EICA Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of wastewater and non-infrastructure design, who can lead a team through the delivery of challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing, growing, and managing a team of design engineers in London.

This is a permanent role with Penguin Recruitment, operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

Posted information includes the job’s closing date and sector details as provided below.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities, enabling a work-life balance
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Dedicated CPD support with substantial career progression opportunities
• Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond
• Opportunity to contribute to shaping the company's development prospects

Responsibilities

• Generate complex electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, and related items
• Produce specifications of electrical equipment for projects (switchgear, transformers, distribution boards, etc.)
• Provide designs for control and instrumentation interfaces (SCADA, PLCs, field instrumentation, power supply)
• Perform calculations, analyses, and coordination studies, and check colleagues’ work
• Build and maintain excellent working relations with clients and stakeholders across the public and private sectors to ensure high-quality delivery
• Deliver all project stages, including initial commissioning, testing, site supervision, delivery, and handover
• Ensure compliance with required standards, regulations, procedures, and legislation
• Lead a busy team of colleagues across diverse projects

Required skills and experience

• A UK Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering (or cognate discipline)
• Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET), or actively working to attain it
• Experience in an electrical engineering role within infrastructure or the industrial sector
• Demonstrable experience in power distribution, electrical design, and control & instrumentation
• Good working knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations (IEC, BS, NEC)
• Proficient in preparing drawings, schematics, and other technical documents
• Strong knowledge of design and analysis software (AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, Dialux, etc.)
• Understanding of LV/MV electrical systems and utility interface requirements
• Good problem-solving skills with a technical mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience liaising with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders
• Full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience within the UK Water Sector, particularly with wastewater and/or utilities
• Knowledge of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and automation systems
• Experience on construction sites
• Some experience with power quality, harmonic analysis, and energy efficiency
• Experience setting up protective relays, coordination, and testing procedures

Location and contact

If you are interested in the role of Senior EICA Engineer, please contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. See our website for other roles currently available.

Job Info

Job Title: Senior EICA Engineer

Company: Penguin Recruitment

Location: London

Posted: (see closing date)

Closes: Jan 7th 2026

Sector: Contract

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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