Assistant ICA Engineer

NRL; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for an Assistant ICA Engineer in London. This hybrid role is a 12-month rolling contract supporting major projects by ensuring compliance and supporting factory/site testing. You will review technical designs, undertake inspections, and liaise with contractors. Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical or communication engineering, along with design and commissioning experience. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing contractor's technical designs.
• Ability to ensure compliance with quality expectations and standards.
• Experience with NEC supervisor duties for EICA inspections.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor's EICA designs and inspection deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Undertake NEC supervisor duties for inspections and testing.

Skills

Design, factory testing, site installation and commissioning experience

Rockwell SCADA and PLC experience

Knowledge of LV electrical systems and BS7671

Experience in the UK water industry

Networking technologies experience (field bus, Profibus)

Education

Recognized qualification or formal training in electrical/electronic/communication engineering

Job description

Assistant ICA Engineer

Looking for an Assistant ICA Engineer to support ICA delivery across major projects — helping close out commissioning faults, review EICA designs, and support factory/site testing. Hybrid London, 12‑month rolling contract, rate DOE. Interested or know someone who might be?

The job responsibilities and accountabilities include:

• Reviewing and commenting on contractor’s technical electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (EICA) designs and inspection and test plan deliverables etc.
• Ensuring that deliverables comply with applicable policies, strategies, standards and procedures within scope and quality expectations
• Undertaking NEC supervisor duties for EICA factory inspections, factory acceptance testing, site installation and site acceptance testing activities.
• Liaising and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders, including participating in meetings and workshops
• Providing general technical support to the MEICA Discipline Lead, including supporting the application of best practice, finding solutions to challenges and participating in quality improvements.
• Mitigating engineering risks with a thorough understanding of responsibilities under the CDM regulations (2007).
• Complying with Health, Safety, Security and Environment policies and standards to maintain a safe and secure workplace.

The successful candidate will have the following essential education and professional qualifications:

• A recognized qualification or formal training in electrical/electronic/communication engineering (a relevant degree is considered desirable but not essential and other qualifications such as HNC or NVQs with relevant experience will be considered).

The successful candidate would ideally be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Design, factory testing, site installation and commissioning experience for contemporary communication, control systems and instrumentation including networking technologies (field bus, Profibus etc), fibre optic and GPRS data transmission etc.
• Rockwell SCADA and PLC experience, experience in the UK water industry (preferably TWUL with experience of their ICA standards), Knowledge of LV electrical systems and BS7671, knowledge of WIMES
• Experience of working within a multidiscipline design office.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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