Senior EICA Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing multidisciplinary consultancy near Glasgow is seeking a Senior EICA Engineer to join their team. This role involves leading electrical design projects in the water sector, focusing on wastewater and non-infrastructure design. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in power distribution and electrical design, with a relevant UK degree and Chartered Status or in the process of obtaining it. The position offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 – £55,000 and the opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

Life Insurance Scheme

Support for Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical engineering within infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of power distribution and control systems.
• Ability to produce complex electrical design deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of electrical engineering projects.
• Produce electrical design deliverables including diagrams and layouts.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of industry standards

Education

UK Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Chartered Status or working towards it

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Job Title: Senior EICA Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD2012M25

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a growing, savvy Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry-leading team of design professionals in the Water Sector. They are actively seeking a skilled, driven Senior EICA Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of wastewater and non-infrastructure design, who is willing and able to lead team through their delivery of several challenging projects. You will have a hand in establishing, growing, and managing a team of design professionals, based near the multicultural, relevant city of Glasgow.

Benefits for the role of Senior EICA Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive salary (depending on your skills and experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A focus on work-life balance, with opportunities for hybrid/flexible working
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with extensive career progression opportunities
• Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond
• Having a hand in shaping the company’s future prospects

Responsibilities for the role of Senior EICA Engineer include:

• Producing complex electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, and more
• Generating the specifications of electrical equipment for a range of projects, including switchgears, transformers, distribution boards, etc.
• Providing various designs for control and instrumentation interfaces, to include SCADA, PLCs, field instrumentation, and power supply
• Carrying out calculations, analyses, and coordination studies, as well as other technical work, including checking colleagues’ work
• Building and maintaining excellent professional relationships 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
• Leading a busy team of colleagues, as well as a diverse range of projects

Required skills and experience for the role of Senior EICA Engineer include:

• A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering (or a cognate discipline)
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET), or actively working to attain this
• 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
• Technically-minded, with a practicable approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of liaising with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Senior EICA Engineer include:

• A Higher Degree in a relevant discipline
• 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

Contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment.