EICA Design Engineer

Are you ready to help shape the future of water and wastewater treatment?

We're looking for an EICA Design Engineer to play a key role within our Design Team, contributing to projects that protect communities and the environment. In this exciting role, you'll design and develop Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation systems that underpin critical treatment processes.

You'll work closely with civil, mechanical, and process engineering colleagues to ensure seamless integration of all EICA components, from concept design through to commissioning and project handover. Your expertise will support project delivery teams, guiding safe and efficient implementation while staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and best practice in automation and water treatment systems.

Please note that this role will require you to be on site or in the office at least 3 times a week.

About Browne (Non - Infastructure)

At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.

We are a leading UK contractor delivering specialist engineering, construction and maintenance services across the water, wastewater and civil engineering sectors. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to delivering complex mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) solutions, we help provide cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities across the UK.

Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of water and wastewater assets, combining civil engineering, process engineering, power systems, control systems, system integration and long-term maintenance. We work closely with our clients to deliver safe, sustainable and innovative solutions that improve operational performance and support future resilience.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning, automation or business support, there's a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

Our teams use smart technology, technical expertise and a hands-on approach to deliver high-quality outcomes safely and efficiently. From construction and infrastructure projects to advanced control systems and commissioning, we support our clients in solving complex challenges and maintaining essential services.

Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering businesses.

What We're Looking For

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• 3–5 years' experience in EICA design engineering, ideally within the water or wastewater sector

• Understanding of control system architectures, PLCs, SCADA systems, and instrumentation used in water treatment

• Experience developing electrical and control designs such as SLDs, control strategies, and I/O schedules

• Familiarity with industry standards relating to electrical safety and control system design

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple tasks in fast-paced project environments

• Experience with electrical design tools, PLC/SCADA programming, and instrumentation

• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes and their EICA requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline

If you're driven by meaningful engineering work, passionate about technical excellence, and ready to help deliver vital water infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Come join a team where your expertise can truly make a difference.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.