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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 role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office.

This role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure all EICA elements are integrated effectively into project designs, meet regulatory requirements, and adhere to industry best practices. The Senior EICA Engineer will manage the design process from concept to detailed design, supporting project delivery and ensuring systems operate efficiently, safely, and within budget.

Roles and 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 designs comply with technical standards, industry regulations, and safety codes, focusing 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 EICA designs align with overall project objectives and integrate effectively with other 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, ensuring 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 vendor selection for electrical and control equipment.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure designs meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior EICA engineers and team members.

Candidate Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Master's degree in Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering is desirable.