Senior EICA Engineer

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

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in Greater London seeks a Senior EICA Engineer to join their team. The role involves leading engineering projects in the Water Sector. Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have experience in power distribution and electrical design. This position offers a competitive salary, robust benefits including a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Work-life balance opportunities

Life Insurance Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in electrical design and control instrumentation.
• Good knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Generate complex electrical design deliverables.
• Produce specifications of electrical equipment.
• Lead a team on diverse projects.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder liaison

Technical mindset

Education

UK Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Status with a professional body

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Dialux

Job description

Senior EICA Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD1312Q25

Location: London

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

This is a brilliant opportunity to join my client, an expanding, passionate Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry‑leading team of design professionals in the Water Sector. They are actively searching for a technically‑minded, capable Senior 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 iconic, unique Capital City of London.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A focus on work‑life balance, with opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with substantial 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 development prospects

Responsibilities

• Generating complex electrical design deliverables, including single‑line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, and more
• Producing 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
• Undertaking 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

• A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in 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
• Good problem‑solving skills, with a technical mindset
• 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

• A Higher Degree in a relevant field
• 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 Senior 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.