Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) Engineer

Job Description

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with 20,000+ employees across 50+ countries. We deliver projects that shape the future of infrastructure and improve communities worldwide.

As an employee-owned company, we invest in people and provide opportunities for career growth, collaboration, and professional development.

About the Water Utilities Division

Our Water Utilities Division is at the forefront of tackling water and wastewater challenges in the UK and Ireland. We design and deliver solutions that:

Ensure safe water supplies for future generations

Prevent urban flooding

Improve rivers and coastal environments

Our teams work across the full project lifecycle – from feasibility and design to construction support and commissioning – on projects such as:

Water treatment and distribution

Wastewater recycling

Industrial process water

Desalination

Irrigation

Hydropower

Flood defense

We partner with leading UK water companies, government bodies, and international organizations.

The Role

Due to continued growth and the demands of AMP8 (2025–2030), we are seeking experienced EICA Engineers to join our teams in Cardiff, Newport, Birmingham, or Bristol.

You will work on varied and technically challenging projects, providing specialist input and supporting delivery across a range of clients.

Key Responsibilities

Design of electrical power distribution systems

Control system design and strategy writing

Renewable and backup power systems specification

Plant layout and cable installation design

Instrumentation selection

Lightning protection assessments

Factory and site acceptance testing

Collaborating with clients, contractors, and colleagues to ensure successful project delivery

You will also have the opportunity to shape your career path, whether in technical expertise, project management, or team leadership.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

HND or higher in electrical, electronic, control engineering, or related discipline

Experience in electrical and/or control engineering design/consultancy

Strong communication skills and ability to work across disciplines

Ability to manage design delivery and project tasks

Leadership and team motivation skills

Commitment to professional development and awareness of emerging technologies

Desirable:

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it)

Experience in the UK water or wastewater sector

Knowledge of pipeline hydraulics and treatment processes

Experience in the UK water sector is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Private medical insurance (UK colleagues)

Health cash plan for everyday health costs

Access to menopause and wellbeing support services

Flexible health benefit options for you and your family

Financial

Pension contributions matched (4.5%–7%)

Life assurance (4x salary, with option to increase)

Income protection scheme

Annual bonus schemes and profit-sharing

Lifestyle

33–35 days annual leave (including public holidays), rising with service

Option to buy/sell leave

Retail discounts and employee saving schemes

Family & Caring

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Paid paternity/partner leave

Additional paid carers leave

Learning & Development

Paid annual professional institution subscription

Extensive training, mentoring, and development opportunities

Inclusion & Social Impact

Active staff networks (LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability, carers/parents)

Opportunities to contribute to community and sustainability projects

Additional Information

Relocation: Not supported (internal applications welcome)

Immigration: Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route is not available. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.