Principal ICA Engineer

Our client specialises in all aspects of instrumentation and control/automation, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. They are currently seeking a Principal ICA Engineer to join their team in Manchester.  

Responsibilities:  

- Lead a team to undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.  

- Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.  

- Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.  

- Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.  

- Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

- Chartered Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer.  

- Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.  

- Sound knowledge ICA design (instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems), motor control systems, system architecture, fieldbus/communication networks, P&ID’s, ATEX installation practice, functional safety, development of control specifications (URS/FDS), Schedules and system requirements within process/industrial environment.  

- Proficiency in designing within appropriate digital analysis packages, following applicable standards, working practices and national guidance.