Principal EICA Design Engineer (Water Sector) in Birmingham

Active recruitment for the AMP8 water industry capital investment programme. This role supports engineering and design delivery on a wide range of projects primarily producing and/or checking detailed EICA engineering deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver EICA design inputs for infrastructure related projects.
• Preparation and/or review of EICA package deliverables such as technical specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, control philosophies, user requirement specifications and associated EICA documentation.
• Review and execute tender evaluations.
• Participate in proposals, scoping of work, identifying key tasks, packages and developing resourcing/time estimates.
• Understand requirements in relation to installations relating to DSEAR and EICA equipment in explosive atmospheres.
• Participate and manage inspection, testing, setting to work and commissioning stages relevant to ICA equipment and installations.
• Attend factory acceptance tests for panel, PLC/HMI application software and SCADA.
• Coach and mentor ICA discipline junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (IET accredited) in electrical or control engineering, or the minimum of an electrical/control HND with substantial experience.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
• Extensive experience in EICA engineering design for water infrastructure, including preparing and reviewing deliverables such as technical specs, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, control philosophies, user requirement specs, and network architecture drawings.
• Knowledgeable about DSEAR, electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres, and CDM regulations for installations.
• Strong client‑facing skills; diligent, collaborative, motivated, and able to work with clients, WSP teams, or independently.
• Willing to travel to operational and construction sites for surveys, inspections, and testing, while ensuring safety.
• Practical understanding of electrical safe systems of work.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in modern offices across the UK.
• Welcoming applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences.
• Support through the Thrive programme.
• Virtual GP service with NHS or Irish Medical Council GP, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme up to 40% off annual gym memberships, and comprehensive menopause support package.
• WSP My Hour allows taking one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later.
• Part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and ability to use bank holiday entitlement.

Your development

• Supportive environment investing in growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.