Overview:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an EC&I Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering complex electrical, control and instrumentation solutions across the UK energy and infrastructure sectors.
As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing electrical, control and instrumentation systems from concept through to commissioning. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will produce high-quality engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation while supporting the successful delivery of technically challenging projects, with excellent opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) designs for a range of engineering projects.
- Develop electrical and instrumentation drawings including single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, loop drawings, hook-up drawings, layouts and general arrangement drawings.
- Complete electrical and instrumentation design calculations, including cable sizing and lighting calculations.
- Produce technical documentation, design dossiers and engineering reports.
- Interpret client specifications and technical requirements.
- Carry out site surveys and gather design information.
- Participate in HAZOP studies and other process safety reviews.
- Support design reviews, risk assessments and quality assurance activities.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and health & safety requirements.
- Work collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders and installation engineers throughout project delivery.
- Attend project meetings, workshops and training sessions.
- Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Qualifications & Experience:
The successful EC&I Design Engineer will ideally have:
- Degree qualified in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or a related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum three years' experience in an EC&I Design Engineer or similar role.
- Working knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition).
- Experience producing EC&I design drawings and technical documentation.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and knowledge of software such as EPLAN, MicroStation, AMTECH ProDesign and Dialux.
- Strong understanding of electrical design principles, engineering calculations and ISO 9001 quality standards.
- Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Professionally registered (IEng or CEng), or working towards registration.
- Experience of panel FAT testing, inspection and commissioning.
- Programming, data analysis or hazardous area design (COMPEX12) experience.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Company pension with up to 6% employer contribution.
- Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance.
- Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to five additional days per year).
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
If you're an experienced EC&I Design Engineer looking to work on exciting engineering projects with excellent long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!