Senior ICA Engineer

The Senior ICA Engineer will play a crucial role in the ICA Engineering team within the Thames Water Below Ground Engineering Department. This position supports the objectives and future goals of Thames Water's AMP8 program.

The ideal candidate will be a valuable asset with expertise in designing and specifying instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems, data and telemetry networks, and Safety Instrumented Systems.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior ICA Engineer

• Support and develop technical requirements in the project technical briefs.
• Lead functional safety SIL determination exercises and LOPA studies.
• Review or approve ICA designs as appropriate.
• Input and continuously improve Technical Asset Standards.
• Ensure and deliver the Engineering Regulatory compliance on relevant assets in the ICA area.
• Assist in the definition of obsolescence upgrades.

Based in Hybrid, Clearwater Court, you will be required on-site as part of your role requires you to on average 2-3 days a week.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate would ideally drive, but please do apply if you do not hold a driver's licence.

What you should bring to the role

• Degree level or equivalent with professional chartership preferred in their Engineering Discipline.
• Hold a current TUV Functional Safety Engineer accreditation.
• Competence in ICA engineering design, which requires combining technical and other skills, the ability to define a problem and identify constraints.
• Knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems, data/telemetry networks and Safety Instrument Systems.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety within process control safety systems.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of the technology to improve solutions and improve safety.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £46,800 – £70,200 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.