We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Senior EICA Engineer based at a suitable location within the UK, flexible working available
Are you a Senior EICA Engineer ready to help power the systems behind safer, smarter water infrastructure?At MWH Treatment, our EICA engineers are central to designing the electrical, instrumentation, control and automation solutions that keep critical water and wastewater assets running safely, efficiently and sustainably.
We are looking for a Senior EICA Engineer to lead technically robust design work, influence project delivery and help shape practical, buildable solutions across major treatment projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Lead EICA design tasks and packages to agreed technical standards, budgets and programmes.
- Develop electrical, instrumentation, control and automation layouts that are practical, cost-effective and suitable for construction, commissioning and long-term operation.
- Review and assure EICA technical outputs within your area of authority.
- Coordinate EICA designs with process, mechanical, civil, digital and commissioning teams to support smooth project delivery.
- Provide technical input on control systems, MCCs, ICA equipment, electrical distribution, telemetry, automation and associated water industry assets.
- Identify design risks, maintain clear technical records and contribute to safe, compliant and right-first-time delivery.
- Mentor junior engineers, graduates and apprentices, sharing specialist EICA knowledge across the team.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, discipline leads, suppliers, subcontractors and site teams.
About You
- Strong experience in EICA design within water, wastewater, process, utilities or a similarly regulated engineering environment.
- Good understanding of electrical distribution, motor control centres, instrumentation, control systems, automation and associated design standards.
- Appreciation of automated control systems, PLC/SCADA interfaces, telemetry and commissioning requirements.
- Ability to produce and review practical, economic and buildable EICA design solutions.
- Experience leading, checking or mentoring engineers within an EICA or related engineering discipline.
- Membership of a professional institution, ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership.
- Relevant engineering qualification, ideally an electrical, control, instrumentation or automation engineering degree, or minimum HND in a relevant discipline.
- Knowledge of current wiring regulations, including 18th Edition, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent competence.
- Ability to present technical proposals clearly, confidently and commercially.
- Computer literacy and a full UK driving licence.
Why join us?
At MWH Treatment, EICA is more than a support discipline; it is central to how modern water and wastewater assets perform. You will have the opportunity to influence critical infrastructure projects from concept through delivery, working with talented multidisciplinary teams to create safe, resilient and intelligent solutions for clients and communities.
- Work on technically varied EICA challenges across major water and wastewater treatment projects.
- Help deliver smarter, safer and more resilient infrastructure through control, automation and digital engineering.
- Join a collaborative design-and-build environment where EICA expertise is valued from the earliest project stages.
- Develop your career through mentoring, professional development and exposure to complex multidisciplinary schemes.
- Be part of a business focused on safety, sustainability, innovation and doing the right thing for customers, communities and the environment.
About Us
At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.
As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day.
What MWH offer
Packages include -
A competitive salary
Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Senior Engineer - EICA - UK Wide employer: MWH Treatment
MWH Treatment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Morestead Road site where you can thrive in your role as a General Foreman. We prioritise employee growth and well-being, providing comprehensive benefits such as hybrid working options, generous holiday allowances, and health insurance, all while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional development in the water sector.
