Principle Electrical Engineer (Water) – Remote

Job Title:
Senior / Principal EICA Engineer – Water Sector Projects
Location:
United Kingdom
Contract Type:
Permanent
Remote Work:
Hybrid – On-site presence required for site surveys, client meetings, and project delivery phases

OVERVIEW

We are supporting a significant increase in workload across the UK water sector and are seeking aSenior or Principal EICA (Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) Engineerto join an established and fast-growing design team.

In this technically rewarding and leadership-focused role, you will work across feasibility, FEED, detailed design, and construction support phases on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You’ll lead a small EICA team, oversee technical deliverables, and interface with major UK utilities and project stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of EICA engineers and designers across multiple live water sector projects
• Approve and review electrical and control engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop Electrical Load Schedules and specify MCCs, telemetry systems, and instrumentation
• Prepare installation scopes and perform technical bid evaluations
• Support site surveys, installation coordination, and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with WIMES and relevant national/international engineering standards
• Promote and embed safety best practices, quality standards, and Net Zero sustainability principles

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Degree or apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (or actively working toward Chartership)
• Extensive design experience in EICA engineering, ideally in the water/wastewater industry
• Strong documentation and approval skills, especially for construction deliverables
• Working knowledge of UK regulations including ATEX, CE/UKCA, EMC, and PED
• Proficient in risk, safety, and quality management within engineering delivery
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience delivering projects to AMP standards or UK utility frameworks
• Working knowledge of WIMES specifications
• Prior involvement with multidisciplinary teams in infrastructure delivery
• Familiarity with Net Zero and carbon reduction strategies in engineering