Senior EICA Engineer

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

Job summary

A forward-thinking multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior EICA Engineer to lead diverse projects in the water sector. The role is based in London and requires a UK degree in Electrical Engineering, alongside experience in electrical design and control systems. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and support for professional development. This is a permanent role with opportunities for career progression, making it an excellent opportunity for driven professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Hybrid working opportunities

Life Insurance Scheme

Dedication to Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Chartered Status with a recognised professional body is desirable.
• Experience of working in an electrical engineering role is essential.
• Good working knowledge of relevant industry standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Generate complex electrical design deliverables.
• Produce specifications of electrical equipment for projects.
• Deliver all project stages including commissioning and handover.

Skills

Electrical design

Control and instrumentation

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Education

UK Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Job Title: Senior EICA Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0612L25

Location: London

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a growing, forward-thinking 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, driven 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 vibrant, diverse Capital City of London.

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

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities, enabling a work‑life balance
• 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 for the role of Senior EICA Engineer include:

• 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 working relations 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 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 for the role of Senior EICA Engineer include:

• 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.