Senior EICA Design Engineer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior EICA Design Engineer to lead the design and coordination of electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems for major water and wastewater projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of EICA engineering experience and a BTech or BSc in a related discipline. The role offers opportunities for collaboration across South Africa and the UK, focusing on innovative solutions and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in EICA engineering within the water/wastewater sector.
• ECSA registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech or Candidate).
• Familiarity with UK water industry standards and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead EICA design tasks on major water/wastewater projects.
• Interpret and challenge client specifications.
• Conduct technical reviews and support procurement teams.

Skills

EICA engineering experience

Knowledge of water treatment systems

Proficiency in CAD software

Effective communication skills

Education

BTech or BSc in EICA-related discipline

Tools

ElectricalOM

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job Senior EICA Design Engineer

Lead the design of essential water infrastructure projects across the UK and South Africa.

Engineering Salary dependent on experience

About Our Client

Our client is a leading engineering and construction company with a strong track record delivering EPC projects in sectors like Water, Energy, Defence, and Nuclear. Their in-house Innovation, Design & Solutions (IDS) team works across the entire project lifecycle from feasibility to construction support driving complex engineering solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With over 1,000 employees and a robust project pipeline, they offer a stable and dynamic environment where engineers can contribute to infrastructure that matters while growing their careers through technical and leadership opportunities.

The Role: Senior EICA Design Engineer

As a Senior EICA Design Engineer, you will lead the design and coordination of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation systems on major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a key technical role within a multidisciplinary team, focused on delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead EICA design tasks on major water/wastewater projects.

Manage and coordinate multi-discipline design interfaces.

Interpret and challenge client specifications and project requirements.

Develop detailed design deliverables including equipment specs, load/cable schedules, SLDs, loop diagrams, and control system architectures.

Support process engineers with P&ID development and control philosophy documentation.

Conduct technical reviews, bid evaluations, and support procurement and installation teams.

Ensure compliance with relevant UK water industry standards and safety regulations.

Drive design risk assessment processes and health & safety considerations.

Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in technical design.

Collaborate with UK and South African teams on delivery, ensuring communication and quality.

About You

Minimum 7 years experience in EICA engineering within the water/wastewater sector.

ECSA registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech or Candidate).

BTech or BSc in an EICA-related engineering discipline.

Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment and pumping systems.

Proficient in design tools including ElectricalOM, CAD software, and Microsoft Office.

Familiarity with UK water industry standards and QA processes.

Effective communicator with experience working in collaborative, cross-border teams.

Ability to lead, mentor, and drive innovation in a dynamic engineering environment.