EC&I Design Engineer

United Infrastructure Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd in Rochdale is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer to deliver electrical, control and instrumentation design across critical infrastructure projects. You will take requirements to drawings, calculations and design packages, supporting installation, commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning.

You’ll work on LV distribution, ELV systems, control/automation, instrumentation and safety-focused design processes, collaborating across teams to meet programme deadlines and

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years’ EC&I engineering or design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and electrical design calculation software, ideally AMTECH ProDesign.
• Knowledge of standards, risk management and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and interpret design documentation such as SLDs, loop diagrams and GA drawings.
• Carry out cable sizing and fault level calculations in AMTECH ProDesign and lighting design in DIALux.
• Prepare instrumentation design calculations and system assessments.
• Maintain E&I design dossiers and technical documentation packages.
• Carry out site surveys, research and engineering assessments.
• Participate in HAZOP studies, design reviews and risk assessments.
• Provide EC&I expertise to the wider design team.
• Deliver work to programme, budget and quality standards, in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical report writing

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

AMTECH ProDesign

DIALux

MicroStation

EPLAN

Job description

Are you an electrical engineer who wants your designs to keep the UK’s critical infrastructure running?

At United Infrastructure, our EC&I design team in Rochdale turns complex requirements into practical, safe solutions. That covers everything from LV distribution and control systems to instrumentation that monitors essential assets. We’re growing, and we’re looking for an EC&I Design Engineer to join us.

The role

You’ll deliver electrical, control and instrumentation design across a range of infrastructure projects. You’ll take requirements through to finished drawings, calculations and design packages, and support the project from installation and commissioning through to maintenance and decommissioning. You’ll get real ownership of your work and the chance to shape practical solutions to complex problems.

You’ll work across:

• LV distribution and ELV systems
• Control and automation systems
• Instrumentation, monitoring, sensors and transmitters
• Auxiliary electrical systems

What you’ll do

• Develop, review and interpret design documentation, including SLDs, block cable diagrams, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, equipment layouts and GA drawings
• Carry out cable sizing and fault level calculations in AMTECH ProDesign, and lighting design in DIALux
• Complete instrumentation design calculations and system assessments
• Prepare and maintain E&I design dossiers and technical documentation packages
• Carry out site surveys, technical research and engineering assessments
• Take part in HAZOP studies, design reviews and risk assessments
• Give EC&I expertise and guidance to the wider design team
• Deliver your work to programme, budget and quality standards, in line with health, safety and environmental requirements

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 3 years’ experience in an EC&I engineering or design role
• Experience with AutoCAD and electrical design calculation software, ideally AMTECH ProDesign
• Knowledge of relevant standards, risk management and ISO 9001 quality systems
• Strong technical report writing and communication skills
• The ability to manage several priorities and meet deadlines
• A full UK driving licence

It would be great if you also have

• IEng or CEng registration, or you’re working towards it
• Experience with MicroStation, EPLAN or DIALux

If you have 3+ years in EC&I design and live within reach of Rochdale, we’d love to hear from you.