SPA Electrical (EICA) Design Engineer

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Hybrid Location

Peterborough Office

Job summary

Anglian Water Services seeks an Electrical (EICA) Design Engineer to support the Strategic Pipeline Alliance. You will craft detailed electrical designs for potable water assets, manage information flow, and liaise with Leads across disciplines to ensure consistent design delivery.

You’ll produce SLDs, DNO applications, generator specs, and GIS/BIM outputs, driving digital delivery across the project. Hybrid role with Peterborough base and homeworking flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in outline and detailed design of water industry applications.
• Ability to produce and check single line diagrams and system specifications.
• Knowledge of design for instrumentation, control systems and automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and check electrical design outputs and specifications.
• Input to process control, 3D models, P&IDs, HAZOP/LOPA studies.
• Coordinate construction drawings in CAD, BIM and GIS environments.

Skills

Electrical design

Water industry

Single line diagrams

P&ID inputs

3D models

Digital Twin

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

GIS

Job description

Join Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance as an Electrical (EICA) Design Engineer**.**

Location: Flexible/Hybrid work from Peterborough office and home
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for an Electrical (EICA) Design Engineer to support and enhance our project delivery team.

What will you be doing as our new Electrical (EICA) Design Engineer**?**

You will be embedded within the SPA delivery team and be responsible for several project design outputs, information flow and consistency of approach. You will monitor workload and liaise with Production Line Leads, Design Leads, and other discipline Designers alongside this role. You will be responsible for, and lead, the production of detailed electrical design elements.

You will provide robust, innovative, and optimised designs for an industry significant project, to deliver value for money; acting as a proactive problem-solver applying engineering principles. You will be responsible for outline and detailed electrical deliverables for implementing the design and delivery stage of a series of potable water pumping station and reservoir projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Producing and checking of single line diagrams, DNO supply applications to completion, generator system specifications, MCC specifications, Electrical Installation Specifications, System Architecture Diagrams, package plant specifications, WIMES datasheets, reviewing supplier designs, Factory Acceptance Tests, Water Quality Instrumentation, and telemetry systems.




• You will input to process control, Intelligent P&IDs, 3D models, HAZOP and LOPA studies.




• Report to the SPA EICA Discipline Lead and working for the Design Lead; work with Supply Chain Designers, Offshore Designers, SPA Planners and Delivery Teams.




• Be responsible for the development of technical solutions from concept selection through design development to construction status and handover.




• Understand the importance of design interactions from solutions, production, and delivery.




• Embrace digital transformation throughout design, including the creation of a Digital Twin.




• Work closely with team members to ensure project requirements are met.




• Co-ordinate the production of construction drawings in CAD, BIM, and GIS environment. Have an ability to embrace digital delivery, e.g., intelligent P&ID’s.




• Provide technical support and input to Client meetings

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:

This job might be for you if you have:

• Experience in outline and detailed design of water industry applications.


• Experience in Design and Build projects


• Experience in witness testing


• Experience in selection and design of Instrumentation, control systems and automation equipment in a process environment


• Knowledge of BS7671 latest edition

Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.

Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer’s best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion.

Why Join SPA?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans , MMB , Costain , and Jacobs.

Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.

• Flexible Working : We support flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows.




• Location : Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.




• Diversity and Inclusion : SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.

Take the Next Step

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.