Senior ICA Design Engineer (Water & Wastewater)

Arcadis•Leeds, ND

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior EICA Design Engineer to join their MEICA team, focusing on water and wastewater projects for clients regionally and across the UK. This role is part of a growing water sector engineering team, with opportunities to work on long-term design partner agreements. The position offers a chance to build lasting relationships, develop careers within a stable pipeline of work, and contribute to shaping resilient water infrastructure. The Senior EICA Design Engineer will report to the Principal Engineer or Associate Technical Director and will be responsible for the design output of their engineering discipline, ensuring projects meet budget, timeline, and quality objectives while exceeding client expectations. They will also promote Arcadis' services, contribute to business goals, and foster industry networks.

Requirements

Lead the design phases (concept, outline, and detail) for Instrumentation Control Automation systems, adhering to international standards.
Sound knowledge of ICA design (instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems), motor control systems (MCC’s), system architecture, fieldbus/communication networks, P&ID’s, ATEX installation practice, functional safety, development of control specifications (URS/FDS), schedules and system requirements within a process/industrial environment.
Development of Design Basis, specifications, P & ID’s, System/Network Architecture, Fieldbus/communication networks, Control philosophy, Functional Design Specifications, PLC/ICA Section General Arrangements, Wiring and Schematic Diagrams, I/O schedules, Loop Diagrams, Instrument schedules and datasheets.
Review and provide constructive comment on various ICA documentation including, Control Philosophies, Functional Design Specifications, I/O schedules, instrument schedules, communications architecture drawings and MCC/RTU/PLC electrical schematics and General Arrangements, ensuring they satisfy plant design criteria and comply with asset standard requirements.
Participate and manage inspection, testing, and commissioning stages relevant to ICA equipment and installations.
Attend factory acceptance tests for panel, PLC/HMI application software and SCADA.
Understanding of electrical infrastructure design and their integration with the ICA system, ensuring contractors' designs comply with the latest client specifications and other relevant industry specifications (WIMES, IET wiring regulations etc.) and legislations.
Prepare and review of specifications, data sheets, drawings, and technical documentation.
Provide technical direction in project delivery, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client requirements including managing technical client relationships and supporting project pursuits.
Knowledge on current UK design standards, working practices, and national guidance.
Awareness of best practice and standards in cybersecurity for industrial automation and control systems.
Mentor junior team members, fostering professional growth and effective task delegation.
Engage in global activities, leading multi-disciplinary collaborative efforts and enhancing team capabilities.
Degree in Electrical Engineering or other directly related degree.
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status and membership of a professional institution such as IET, InstMC or CIWEM or working towards and nearing application.
Significant experience and track record in technical delivery of process plant systems on complex water industry engineering projects preferably related to water and wastewater industry.
Experience of working on design and construct projects using digital design.
Technical / Discipline Team leader with collaborative behaviours.
Feasibility to detailed design stage delivery experience.
Experience with AutoCAD, AutoDesk Plant 3D and Common Data Environments.

Responsibilities

Carry out production and checking of complex electrical detailed designs including calculations, specifications, reports, and drawings.
Support and/or lead design and advisory services relating to new and existing water and wastewater process plants, pumping stations, and ancillary assets.
Ensure safety of yourself and others through design leadership and actions.
Technical delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, in a Design Lead capacity where assigned, using latest digital design techniques.
Identify and develop innovative and optimized technical solutions based on client needs and drivers.
Lead and coordinate work with multi-disciplinary teams (e.g., process, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and ICA).
Establish and grow relationships with clients and capital alliance partners on project technical, commercial, and progress matters.
Ensure projects meet required technical, legislative, quality, safety, and environmental standards and objectives.
Capture key project and technical knowledge, including innovations.
Promote MEICA team capability and achievements both internally and externally.