Senior EICA Design Engineer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company seeks a Senior EICA Design Engineer to lead the design of vital water infrastructure projects in the UK and South Africa. This role involves key responsibilities in technical design, project management, and mentoring junior engineers within a dynamic team environment committed to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in EICA engineering within water/wastewater sector.
• ECSA registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech or Candidate) required.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Lead EICA design tasks on major water/wastewater projects.
• Develop detailed design deliverables including specs and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with UK water industry standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Innovation

Education

BTech or BSc in EICA-related engineering discipline

Tools

ElectricalOM

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior EICA Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

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.