Principal ICA Engineer

Company: AtkinsRéalis
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Location: Ewell
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate or manage a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant client and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels.
  • Successfully manage time and budgets of the Electrical & ICA team to key project milestones and programmes.
  • Lead and produce technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies, and Control Network Architecture.
  • Provide technical input into project design deliverables for ICA aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
  • Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within the immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.
  • Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help grow the Electrical & ICA capabilities within the local team and the wider Electrical & ICA technical network.
  • Work independently with minimal technical guidance; exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems and provide guidance to junior team members.
  • Provide technical support for bid proposals.
  • Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Adhere to quality assurance standards in design, including checking and reviewing your own work as well as others.
  • Contribute to business development initiatives to drive growth of the water market.

Qualifications

  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
  • Proven experience coordinating or managing an ICA engineering design delivery team within a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience in ICA designs.
  • Practical knowledge of water company design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, such as WIMES.
  • Good awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting designs, DSEAR and ATEX installation practices.
  • Proficiency in designing appropriate digital analysis packages, following local and national guidance, e.g., electrical design software such as Trimble/Amtech.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
  • Experience in the water market is preferred but not required.
  • Experience in industrial and process environments is essential.
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
  • A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and share success across projects.

Position based in Epsom, Peterborough or Cambridge offices.

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Posted: May 31st, 2026