Overview

Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Utilities/Water Treatment – Cookstown (Hybrid). Up to GBP65,000 salary. As part of the Design Team, the Senior EICA Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation systems for water and wastewater treatment projects for various clients.

The hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is a hybrid role requiring 2/3 days in the office. The Senior EICA Engineer will manage the design process from concept through to detailed design, supporting project delivery and ensuring systems operate efficiently, safely, and within budget. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that all EICA elements are integrated effectively into project designs, meet regulatory requirements, and adhere to industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EICA design process for water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring integration with civil, mechanical, and process design elements.
• Develop and produce high–quality electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation designs, including Single Line Diagrams, Component Based Developments, Load Schedules, Systems Architecture, Cable Calculations, I/O schedules, and Electrical Installations.
• Ensure that designs are compliant with technical standards, industry regulations, and safety codes, with a focus on electrical safety and automation security.
• Manage the development of control strategies for water treatment processes, ensuring proper functionality of instrumentation and control systems.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure that EICA designs are aligned with overall project objectives and integrate effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Conduct technical reviews of EICA designs and drawings, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
• Provide technical expertise during construction, commissioning, and handover stages, ensuring that EICA systems are installed, tested, and operated according to design specifications.
• Develop functional specifications and technical documentation for electrical and control systems.
• Assist with tender evaluations and selection of vendors for electrical and control equipment.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure designs meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior EICA engineers and other team members.

Candidate requirements

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in EICA design engineering, preferably in the water or wastewater treatment industry.
• Strong knowledge of control system architectures, PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation for water treatment processes.
• Experience in working through the full project lifecycle, including concept, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Proficiency in using electrical design software and tools, as well as SCADA, PLCs, and other automation systems.
• Experience in sustainable design principles, including energy–efficient electrical systems and automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Master’s degree in Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering. (Desirable)