EC&I Design Engineer – Defence FC Upgrades & SCADA

ASSYSTEM; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced EC&I Designer for a critical defence project in Sunderland. The role involves retrofitting control panels and replacing outdated systems to ensure reliable power for naval vessels. Applicants should possess experience with AutoCAD and should be ready to contribute to significant defence infrastructure upgrades. A comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to diversity make this an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

8% company pension contributions

Healthcare cash-plan for health expenses

Access to mental health support and virtual gym

Payment for professional membership fees

Qualifications

• Ability to produce key deliverables such as diagrams.
• Capability to understand electrical circuit diagrams.
• Experience creating drawings from 3D models.

Responsibilities

• Retrofit FC Local Control Panels with modern systems.
• Replace existing Remote Control Desk with SCADA.
• Renew instrumentation for FC Motor & Generator.

Skills

Ability to produce key deliverables, including block diagrams, routing diagrams, overview diagrams, function diagrams

Understanding circuit and connection diagrams

Creating arrangement drawings from 3D models

Reading containment drawings and models

Using AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault

Using AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Vault

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced EC&I Designer for a critical defence project in Sunderland. The role involves retrofitting control panels and replacing outdated systems to ensure reliable power for naval vessels. Applicants should possess experience with AutoCAD and should be ready to contribute to significant defence infrastructure upgrades. A comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to diversity make this an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates.