Senior Electrical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cookstown; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water treatment is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to deliver EICA solutions for utilities and wastewater projects in Cookstown. This hybrid role integrates engineering expertise with project delivery responsibilities, ideal for candidates with a strong background in electrical design and water treatment systems.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in EICA design engineering, preferably in water or wastewater treatment.
• Proficiency in electrical design software, SCADA, PLCs, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EICA design process for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Ensure designs comply with technical standards, industry regulations, and safety codes.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover.

Skills

Control system architectures

PLC

SCADA

Instrumentation for water treatment

Sustainable design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer, Cookstown

Client: Anderselite LTD

Location: Cookstown, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

Job Description:

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Utilities/Water Treatment – Cookstown (Hybrid) – Up to £65,000 Salary

As part of the Design Team, the Senior EICA Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation systems for water and wastewater treatment projects for various clients.

The hours of work for this role are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid work model requiring 2-3 days in the office.

This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure all EICA elements are integrated effectively into project designs, meet regulatory requirements, and adhere to industry best practices. The Senior EICA Engineer will manage the design process from concept through detailed design, supporting project delivery and ensuring systems operate efficiently, safely, and within budget.

Roles and responsibilities

• Lead the EICA design process for water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring integration with civil, mechanical, and process design elements.
• Develop and produce high-quality electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation designs, including Single Line Diagrams, Load Schedules, Systems Architecture, Cable Calculations, I/O schedules, and Electrical Installations.
• Ensure designs are compliant with technical standards, industry regulations, and safety codes, focusing on electrical safety and automation security.
• Manage the development of control strategies for water treatment processes, ensuring proper functionality of instrumentation and control systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to align EICA designs with overall project objectives and integrate effectively with other disciplines.
• Conduct technical reviews of EICA designs and drawings, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications and client requirements.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and operated according to design.
• Develop functional specifications and technical documentation for electrical and control systems.
• Assist with tender evaluations and vendor selection for electrical and control equipment.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior EICA engineers and team members.

Candidate requirements

• 7-10 years of experience in EICA design engineering, preferably in water or wastewater treatment.
• Strong knowledge of control system architectures, PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation for water treatment.
• Experience across full project lifecycle: concept, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Proficiency in electrical design software, SCADA, PLCs, and automation systems.
• Experience in sustainable design, including energy-efficient electrical and automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Master's degree in Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering (desirable).