Associate EICA Engineer

Job Title:

Associate EICA Engineer

.: CJD
0612J25

Location:

London

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

This is a fantastic opportunity to join my client, a fast‑growing, innovative multidisciplinary consultancy that is establishing itself as an industry‑leading team of design experts in the water sector. They are actively seeking an experienced, technically‑mindful Associate EICA Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of wastewater and non‑infrastructure design, who is willing and able to lead a team through delivery of an array of challenging projects.

You will be responsible for establishing, growing, and overseeing a bright new team of design engineers based in the iconic, multicultural capital city of London.

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible, hybrid working, with a focus on the importance of a work‑life balance
• Life insurance scheme
• Dedication to your continuing professional development (CPD)
• Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond
• Proactively shaping the company's development prospects

• Taking responsibility for complex electrical design deliverables, including single‑line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, etc.
• Overseeing the specifications of electrical equipment for a range of projects, including switchgears, transformers, distribution boards, etc.
• Producing complex designs for control and instrumentation interfaces, to include SCADA, PLCs, field instrumentation, and power supply
• Undertaking calculations, analyses and coordination studies, as well as other technical work, including checking, amending and submitting colleagues' work
• Managing working relations with clientele and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors, ensuring the delivery of projects to the highest of standards
• Leading on all stages of projects, from initial commissioning, testing, site supervision, delivery, to handover
• Ensuring all colleagues' continuing compliance with the required standards, regulations, procedures and legislation
• Overseeing a team of colleagues, as well as a diverse range of projects

• A UK Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in electrical engineering (or a similar, relevant discipline)
• Possess Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET)
• Extensive experience of working in an electrical engineering role, within infrastructure or the industrial sector
• Demonstrable experience in power distribution, electrical design and control and instrumentation
• Outstanding working knowledge of the relevant industry standards and regulations, including IEC, BS and NEC
• Highly proficient in preparing drawings, schematics and other technical documents
• Excellent working knowledge of a range of design and analysis software systems and tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, Dialux, etc.
• Demonstrable understanding of LV/MV electrical systems and utility interface requirements
• Good problem‑solving skills, with a highly‑technical mindset
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Considerable experience of managing people, projects and stakeholder relations
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

• Experience with in the UK water sector, particularly with wastewater and/or utilities
• Good working knowledge of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA and automation systems
• Prior experience of working on construction sites
• Some experience with power quality, harmonic analysis and energy efficiency
• Experience of setting up protective relays, coordination and testing procedures
• Experience of winning a variety of projects, and therefore overseeing business development (BD) opportunities

If you are interested in the role of Associate EICA Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.