Job Description

Senior EICA Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Lead the design of essential water infrastructure projects across the UK and South Africa.

Engineering Salary dependent on experience

About Our Client

Our client is a leading engineering and construction company with a strong track record delivering EPC projects in sectors like Water, Energy, Defence, and Nuclear. Their in-house Innovation, Design & Solutions (IDS) team works across the entire project lifecycle from feasibility to construction support driving complex engineering solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

With over 1,000 employees and a robust project pipeline, they offer a stable and dynamic environment where engineers can contribute to infrastructure that matters while growing their careers through technical and leadership opportunities.

The Role: Senior EICA Design Engineer

As a Senior EICA Design Engineer, you will lead the design and coordination of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation systems on major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a key technical role within a multidisciplinary team, focused on delivering safe, compliant, and cost-effective design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead EICA design tasks on major water/wastewater projects.

• Manage and coordinate multi-discipline design interfaces.

• Interpret and challenge client specifications and project requirements.

• Develop detailed design deliverables including equipment specs, load/cable schedules, SLDs, loop diagrams, and control system architectures.

• Support process engineers with P&ID development and control philosophy documentation.

• Conduct technical reviews, bid evaluations, and support procurement and installation teams.

• Ensure compliance with relevant UK water industry standards and safety regulations.

• Drive design risk assessment processes and health & safety considerations.

• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in technical design.

• Collaborate with UK and South African teams on delivery, ensuring communication and quality.

About You

• Minimum 7 years experience in EICA engineering within the water/wastewater sector.

• ECSA registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech or Candidate).

• BTech or BSc in an EICA-related engineering discipline.

• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment and pumping systems.

• Proficient in design tools including ElectricalOM, CAD software, and Microsoft Office.

• Familiarity with UK water industry standards and QA processes.

• Effective communicator with experience working in collaborative, cross-border teams.

• Ability to lead, mentor, and drive innovation in a dynamic engineering environment.