Senior EICA Design Engineer

About the position

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.

Desired Skills:

• EICA
• ECSA
• Water
• Waste Treatment
• Pump Systems
• ElectricalOM
• CAD
• MS Office

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

• Degree
• Engineering Council of South Africa