EC&I Design Engineer

Linear Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer to join an expanding engineering business delivering electrical, control and instrumentation solutions across the UK energy and infrastructure sectors.

You will design and develop EC&I systems from concept to commissioning, produce high-quality drawings and calculations, and support project delivery with CPD and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or 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 EPLAN, MicroStation, AMTECH ProDesign and Dialux.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, ISO 9001 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce EC&I designs for various engineering projects.
• Develop electrical and instrumentation drawings (SLD, block, loop, hook-up, layouts).
• Perform electrical and instrumentation design calculations (cable sizing, lighting).
• Prepare technical documentation, design dossiers and reports.
• Interpret client specifications and requirements.
• Carry out site surveys and gather design information.
• Participate in HAZOP studies and safety reviews.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments and QA activities.
• Ensure designs comply with legislation and health & safety rules.
• Collaborate with project teams and installation engineers.
• Attend meetings, workshops and CPD sessions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or related Engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

MicroStation

AMTECH Pro Design

Dialux

Job description

Overview:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for anEC&I Design Engineerto 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 experiencedEC&I Design Engineerlooking to work on exciting engineering projects with excellent long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you.