Yorkshire Water
Solution Development Engineer (ICA)
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Solution Development Engineer - ICA (Control & Automation)
About Yorkshire Water
We make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the Yorkshire region—and millions of visitors every year—can rely on:
- Clean and safe drinking water
- Accurate wastewater removal
But we do so much more:
- Protect communities and the environment
- Plan for tomorrow’s needs 24/7, 365 days a year
- Drive regional prosperity through health, wellbeing and enterprise
This is an exciting time in the water industry, with new environmental legislation, unprecedented investment, and evolving customer expectations. Your role in Asset Management would help us meet these challenges—and change the face of Yorkshire’s water future.
The Role: Solution Development Engineer - ICA
This is a Permanent position (37 hours per week, Monday–Friday) with a Regional Office Base including hybrid working and regional travel.
About the Position
As a Solution Development Engineer - ICA, you’ll provide technical expertise within Control & Automation (C&A) to prevent, diagnose, and address system issues. You’ll lead engineering analysis and oversight to develop robust solutions, eliminate barriers to investment, and enhance asset value—ensuring compliance while improving operational efficiency.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Lead proactive engineering investigations, troubleshooting, and solution development across C&I disciplines (Control & Automation).
- Design and deliver engineering work packages—ensuring high impact and seamless handover to delivery teams.
- Provide expert governance support to ICA Principal Engineer, including:
- Engineering standards development
- WIMES enhancements
- Design guidance for capital projects
- Set and uphold technical standards in automation, instrumentation, PLCs, networks, and safety systems, including:
- Functional Safety in the Process Industry (IEC61511)
- High-integrity Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Subject Matter Expert participation in YW Functional Workshops to:
- Develop Engineering Specifications
- Optimise maintenance planning
- Lead Technical Governance Working Groups for Control & Automation applications, supporting capital delivery.
- Conduct subject-specific process & operational expertise audits of Control & Automation systems, instrumentation, and PLC networks.
- Coach technical mentoring and knowledge transfer, ensuring succession planning within Yorkshire Water’s ICA community.
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Key Requirements
Technical Expertise
- Qualification: HNC/HND or equivalent in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Control & Instrumentation Engineering
- Relevant Experience:
- Developing/implementing Engineering Standards and Specifications for automation systems.
- Designing complete engineering solutions for delivery.
- Integrated PLC-system expertise, including deterministic networking and systems integration.
- Specialist Requirements:
- Strong data management and analysis capabilities.
- Proficiency in IT platforms and Microsoft Office 365 (primary: Word & Excel).
- Safety-Critical Systems & Functional Safety (IEC61511) experience (preferred).
Soft Skills
- Communicative ability: Clarifying complex technical issues for non-specialist teams and stakeholders.
- Coaching & Leadership’s: Marjority in training, development, and stakeholder buy-in.
- Negotiation & People Skills: Building strategic, long-term business relationships.
- Growth Potential Areas (valuable):
- Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (ideal: CEng/ECert membership).
- Process industry automation experience.
- Plant optimization/reliability engineering.
- Large-scale asset management experience.
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Additional Conditions
- Must hold a full valid driving licence (no more than 6 points).
- Flexible to cross-Regional travel weekly.
Benefits: Part of Your Package
- Salary: Competitive Grade 4a range – £50,300–£62,876 annually.
- Vehicle Benefit: Accompanying company car.
- Performance-Based Bonus: Up to a £1,000 opportunity annually.
- Attractive Pension: Up to 12% company contribution.
- Protection Plan: 4× pensionable salary life assurance cover.
- Flexible Leave: 25 days’ annual leave + 6 bank holidays + 1 Wellness Day.
- Wellbeing Perks: Access, GP telehealth, gym discounts, and Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Care Package: Choose from:
- Health Cash Plan
- Critical Illness & Dental Insurance
- Partner Cover Flex Plan
- Retail Savings Scheme.
- Flexible Culture: Hybrid working, job-sharing opportunities, and robust support.
Why Join Us?
Yorkshire Water values people, planet, and productivity—we embed sustainable thinking into every job and invite creativity to drive a cistern engineering solutions forward. If you’re passionate about Control & Automation, sustainability, and customer service, apply today to build a rewarding, insightful career in a dynamic environment.
Accessibility & Fair Application
We’re fully committed to supporting all applicants during recruitment. If you require adjustments due to disability, accessibility needs, please let us know.
Pre-Employment Expectations
Successful candidates will undergo:
- Basic DBS Check via a third-party agency.
- Security Vetting: (Security/S Counter Terrorist Check, depending on role)
- Medical Questionnaires: Reviewing physical readiness. Exclusively for direct applicants: Please ensure no agency sends your CV.
Apply now to embrace a career with depth, impact, and pioneering innovation!
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