Principal ICA Engineer

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Principal ICA Engineer passionate about making the world a better place? Are you ready to take up a vital role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects?

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Réalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Principal ICA Engineer to join the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. You will work with a talented, multi‑disciplinary team delivering cutting‑edge projects to water market clients such as Thames Water, Anglian Water, South East Water and others.

The role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience and problem‑solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development.

• Coordinate or manage a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant client and project specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels.
• Successfully manage time and budgets of the Electrical & ICA team to key project milestones and programmes.
• Responsible for leading and producing technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies and Control Network Architecture.
• Provide technical input into project design deliverables for ICA aspects of complex multi‑disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project or service activities within your immediate team and other related Atkins
  
  Réalis teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help grow the Electrical & ICA capabilities within the local team and the wider technical network.
• Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical support for bid proposals.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including check and review of your own work as well as others.
• Contribute to business development initiatives to drive growth of the water market.

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing an ICA engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Requires strong knowledge and practical experience in ICA designs.
• Practical knowledge of water company design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, such as WIMES.
• Good awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting designs, DSEAR and ATEX installation practices.
• Proficiency in designing appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance, e.g. electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Experience in the water market is preferred but not required.
• Experience in industrial and process environments is essential.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Gain opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise, and benefit from a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job with a fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, the process will be discussed with you at interview and may require you to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. Please do not reference or include in your application any details of current or previously held security clearance.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong and to offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies and flexible working arrangements.