Electrical / ICA Engineer
Location: East Hyde, Luton
Hours: Full time - some flexibility on hours available if desired
About the role
We're seeking an Electrical/ICA Engineer to work within our Thames Water Major Projects team. You'll provide LV Electrical, Control & Automation, and PLC & SCADA commissioning expertise for industrial projects, with a particular emphasis on the water industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is quality-focused and has a demonstrable history of commissioning Electrical ICA works in major projects. Kier is a strategic partner to Thames Water, providing design and build services for new and existing infrastructure assets.
Responsibilities
- Review LV Electrical and ICA documentation, including MCC/RTU electrical schematics, control philosophies, and functional design specifications, ensuring compliance with water industry asset standards
- Represent Kier at client meetings and coordination sessions, providing liaison and technical support
- Conduct fault finding and system configuration for MCC and ICA equipment including PLCs and control panels
- Oversee installation and commissioning of Profibus DP/PA communication networks and support System Integrators with PLC software development
- Review Electrical Risk Assessments and Method Statements, and authorise Inspection and Test Plans to ensure compliance with project and legislative requirements
Requirements
- HNC qualified in Electrical/Electronic or Instrumentation Engineering, or a similar discipline
- Experience in ICA engineering, PLCs, HMIs, Profibus networks and SCADA installations on large-scale water treatment works
- Good knowledge of Low Voltage large motor control centres and communications protocols including Profibus, Modbus, and Ethernet IP
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multi-discipline team, demonstrating versatility and resourcefulness
- Full driving licence
About us
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome. Even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
About Kier
<cite index="22-1">Kier Group plc is a British construction, services and property group active in building and civil engineering, support services, and the Private Finance Initiative.</cite> <cite index="19-2">The company is made up of three business divisions: Construction, Infrastructure and Property, alongside Group functions service.</cite>
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