EICA Engineer - Electrical and ICA engineer

Join AtkinsRéalis an exciting innovative world-leader in engineering and design consultancy and construction; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects. Following an exciting and very successful start to AMP7 in the Water Market, the Infrastructure division is seeking a number of electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (EICA) engineers to become part of our expanding team. The roles are to be based in the South West region, including our Bristol or Birmingham or Derby or Exeter offices.

We have an extensive portfolio of UK, Overseas and Globally delivered projects, helping our clients address asset creation, process improvement and plant optimisation needs. Our locally focused teams incorporate expert electrical, ICA, process, mechanical and civil engineers who provide a multidisciplinary approach to solving our clients’ problems in innovating, creative, managing, building and investing in water and wastewater infrastructure.

EICA projects we carry out involve some of the following discipline items, including:

• LV (and HV) power systems, motor control centres, process instrumentation, process automation and state of the art control systems.
• Electrical systems modelling.
• DSEAR/ATEX and functional safety.
• Using intelligent P&IDs, 3D designs, plant visualization and virtual reality techniques.
• Power systems analysis software.
• Using our own suite of intelligent design schedules and MCC design tool.

Role requirements:

NOTE: If you do not meet all the listed items but believe you are suitable for the role then you will still be considered.

• Degree-qualified with an Electrical or ICA bias, and working towards Chartered status.
• You will be positive and enthusiastic, a confident communicator at all levels, and a team player.
• You will have a keen interest in or willingness to learn the water/wastewater industry and will ideally have already spent a proportion of your career in the water or a related similar industry that can be applied.
• You will have a good understanding of the design process.
• Ability to complete assignments on time, within budget and to a high quality.

Responsibilities:(will vary depending on project and client)

• Asset surveys and assessments, using cutting-edge technologies and techniques as appropriate.
• Feasibility, outline and detailed electrical and ICA design work (transformers, generators, LVSB, MCC, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA, telemetry etc.) including equipment and system specifications, design schedules, drawings: SLDs, BCDs, earthing, systems architecture diagrams, user requirement specifications (URS/FDS), technical design risk assessments, P&IDs, cost and programme estimations.
• Technical report writing at all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Liaison with clients within the UK and worldwide.
• Support bids, fee proposals; development of activity schedules/work plans.
• Delivering projects as a part of multidisciplinary, multi-location, multi-party teams.
• Contributing to new innovative ideas/ making suggestions for innovation.
• Opportunity to present your project work at company meetings or at conferences.
• Working with and developing new automated digital design tools.

What we offer?

AtkinsRéalis recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.  As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default AtkinsRéalis offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Training:

AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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