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My Client is recruiting for an EICA Design and Commissioning Engineer in the Water Sector
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrical/ ICA Design and Commissioning Engineer to join our team to oversee the commissioning, start-up, and handover of wastewater treatment plants and associated infrastructure. The role involves ensuring that mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with design specifications, regulatory requirements, and project timelines.
The work will be varied and predominantly based in the South East (Kent, London, Essex, Sussex and Hampshire).
Responsibilities:
Commissioning Planning & Execution
- Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules for wastewater treatment facilities
- Oversee and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for mechanical, electrical, and process systems
- Perform functional testing, troubleshooting, and system validation to ensure compliance with design and performance specifications
- Supervise installation quality and readiness for commissioning
Technical Support & Supervision
- Provide technical guidance to contractors, subcontractors, and operations teams during commissioning
- Support factory and site acceptance testing (FAT & SAT) of equipment and control systems
- Lead or participate in punch list management and resolution
Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, test records, checklists, and turnover packages
- Ensure all documentation complies with project requirements and regulatory standards
Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with design engineers, contractors, vendors, and client representatives to resolve technical issues
- Support training of plant operations and maintenance staff on new systems and processes
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
- Ensure commissioning activities comply with HSEQ policies and procedures
- Identify and mitigate risks related to commissioning and start-up activities
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field
- Experience in commissioning and start-up of wastewater treatment plants or similar process facilities
- Strong knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes, pumps, valves, instrumentation, PLC/SCADA systems, and process controls
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, control logic diagrams, and engineering drawings
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines
Desirable:
- Confined Space Training
- First Aider
- Familiarity with ISO, OSHA, and environmental regulations related to wastewater systems
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with commissioning management software
- Knowledge of BIM, asset management systems, or digital commissioning platforms
