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Senior EICA Design Engineer
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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
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Lead EICA design tasks on major water/wastewater projects.
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Manage and coordinate multi-discipline design interfaces.
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Interpret and challenge client specifications and project requirements.
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Develop detailed design deliverables including equipment specs, load/cable schedules, SLDs, loop diagrams, and control system architectures.
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Support process engineers with P&ID development and control philosophy documentation.
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Conduct technical reviews, bid evaluations, and support procurement and installation teams.
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Ensure compliance with relevant UK water industry standards and safety regulations.
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Drive design risk assessment processes and health & safety considerations.
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Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in technical design.
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Collaborate with UK and South African teams on delivery, ensuring communication and quality.
About You
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Minimum 7 years experience in EICA engineering within the water/wastewater sector.
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ECSA registration (Pr Eng/Pr Tech or Candidate).
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BTech or BSc in an EICA-related engineering discipline.
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Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment and pumping systems.
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Proficient in design tools including ElectricalOM, CAD software, and Microsoft Office.
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Familiarity with UK water industry standards and QA processes.
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Effective communicator with experience working in collaborative, cross-border teams.
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Ability to lead, mentor, and drive innovation in a dynamic engineering environment.
Place of work
Cape Town
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