Associate EICA Engineer

Location:

Glasgow (G21) – Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Salary:

£70000 – £80000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Civil

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132593024

Posted On:

04 January 2026

Job Title: Associate EICA Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0301O26

Location: Based near Glasgow

Salary: GBP70,000 – GBP80,000

This is a very exciting opportunity to join my client, an environmentally-minded, fresh-faced Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as an industry-leading team of industry-leading designers in the Water Sector. They are actively seeking a skilled, enthusiastic Associate EICA Engineer, with demonstrable knowledge of wastewater and non-infrastructure design, who is willing and able to lead a team through their delivery of an array of challenging projects. You will be responsible for establishing, growing, and overseeing a new team of driven design professionals, based a stone’s throw away from the richly-cultural, vibrant city of Glasgow.

Benefits for the role of Associate EICA Engineer include (but are not limited to):

– Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

– Employee Pension Scheme

– Generous annual leave allowance

– A focus on work-life balance, with prospects for flexible/hybrid working

– Life Insurance Scheme

– Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

– Delivery of a wide range of exciting engineering projects across the local region and beyond

– Proactively shaping the company’s development prospects

Responsibilities for the role of Associate EICA Engineer include:

– Managing the production of complex electrical design deliverables, including single-line diagrams, distribution layouts, projection and coordination, earthing/grounding, etc.

– Taking responsibility for the specifications of electrical equipment for a diverse array of projects, including switchgears, transformers, distribution boards, etc.

– Producing designs for control and instrumentation interfaces, to include SCADA, PLCs, field instrumentation, and power supply

– Undertaking calculations, analyses, and coordination studies, as well as other technical work

– Checking, amending, approving, and submitting technical work produced by colleagues

– Managing professional relationships with clientele and other stakeholders across the public and private sectors, ensuring the successful delivery of projects to the highest of standards

– Leading on all stages of projects, from initial commissioning, testing, site supervision, delivery, and handover

– Ensuring all colleagues’ continuing compliance with the required standards, regulations, procedures, and legislation

– Overseeing a team of colleagues, as well as a diverse range of projects

Required skills and experience for the role of Associate EICA Engineer include:

– A UK Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Electrical Engineering

– Possess Chartered Status with a recognised professional body (e.g., IET)

– Extensive experience of working in an electrical engineering role, within infrastructure or the industrial sector

– Demonstrable experience in power distribution, electrical design, and control and instrumentation

– Outstanding working knowledge of the relevant industry standards and regulations, including IEC, BS, and NEC

– Highly proficient in preparing drawings, schematics, and other technical documents

– Excellent working knowledge of a range of design and analysis software systems and tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, Dialux, etc.

– Demonstrable understanding of LV/MV electrical systems and utility interface requirements

– Good problem solving skills, with a highly-technical mindset

– Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

– Considerable experience of managing people, projects, and stakeholder relations

– Possess a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Associate EICA Engineer include:

– A Higher Degree in a relevant discipline

– Experience within the UK Water Sector, particularly with wastewater and/or utilities

– Excellent working knowledge of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, and automation systems

– Prior experience of working on construction sites (or similar)

– Some experience with power quality, harmonic analysis, and energy efficiency

– Experience of setting up protective relays, coordination, and testing procedures

– Experience of winning a variety of projects, and therefore overseeing Business Development (BD) opportunities

If you are interested in the role of Associate EICA Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

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