EICA Engineer

EICA Engineer

Department: Water

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bridgend

Reporting To: Nicholas Wise

Bridgend, Wales| Permanent | Full-Time | Office/Site based

Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

Join a multidisciplinary engineering team delivering innovative water and wastewater projects across the UK and internationally. As an EICA Engineer, you will play a key role in developing electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation solutions within a fast-paced Design & Build environment.

• Deliver EICA design solutions across water and wastewater treatment projects
• Produce and review engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Support the delivery of projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors, and clients
• Participate in technical workshops, design reviews, HAZOPs, and safety assessments
• Assess existing infrastructure and develop practical EICA solutions for treatment and pumping systems
• Ensure designs comply with UK standards, WIMES, CDM Regulations, and project requirements
• Support safe design practices including design risk assessments and engineering governance

Essential

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, ICA Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with in water and/or wastewater engineering projects in the UK
• Strong understanding of EICA systems, controls, and automation within infrastructure projects
• Experience producing technical design documentation and engineering deliverables
• Knowledge of UK water industry standards, codes, and WIMES specifications
• Experience working within Design & Build or contractor-led environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Incorporated Engineer status or working towards Chartered status with the IET or equivalent
• Experience supporting project bids or tender-stage engineering activities
• Exposure to HAZOPs, ALMs, and formal design safety reviews
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams
• Familiarity with SCADA, PLCs, telemetry, or industrial automation systems
• Flexibility to travel for site visits and client meetings

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.