EC&I Engineer

Progressive

West Midlands

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Job summary

Progressive in the Midlands is seeking an experienced EC&I Engineer to join a growing team delivering complex industrial automation and machine control solutions.

Working across the full project lifecycle, you will produce Electrical, Control & Instrumentation designs from concept through to installation and commissioning, with exposure to highly regulated environments including nuclear and other high-integrity sectors.

Qualifications

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Experience in electrical and control system design in industrial environments.
Proven experience designing bespoke machinery and systems.
Strong knowledge of industrial automation and machine control systems.
Eligibility for SC Clearance or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Produce EC&I designs to customer and project requirements.
Develop control panel layouts and detailed engineering drawings.
Produce electrical schematics and interlock diagrams.
Generate manufacturing and installation documentation.
Specify PLCs, HMIs, motor starters and instrumentation.
Design power distribution and safety-related control systems.
Produce hardware specifications and bills of materials.
Support projects to budgets and schedules.
Liaise with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.
Support installation, testing and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

EC&I design

Industrial automation

SC clearance eligible

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Schematic and interlock diagrams

Job description

Location: Midlands
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance
Industry: Industrial Automation / Special Purpose Machinery / Nuclear & Regulated Sectors

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EC&I Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering complex industrial automation and machine control solutions.

Working across the full project lifecycle, you will be responsible for producing high-quality Electrical, Control & Instrumentation designs from concept through to installation and commissioning. This role offers exposure to technically challenging projects within highly regulated environments, including nuclear and other high-integrity industries.

Key Responsibilities

Produce EC&I designs to customer and project requirements
Develop control panel layouts and detailed engineering drawings
Produce electrical schematics and interlock diagrams
Generate manufacturing and installation documentation
Specify PLCs, HMIs, motor starters, drives and instrumentation
Design power distribution and safety-related control systems
Produce hardware specifications and bills of materials

Project Delivery

Support projects to agreed budgets and schedules
Ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality procedures
Liaise with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams
Support installation, testing and commissioning activities when required

Business Support

Provide technical input for bids and tender submissions
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the EC&I function
HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation, Automation Engineering or related discipline
Experience in electrical and control system design within industrial environments
Proven experience designing bespoke special-purpose machinery
Strong knowledge of industrial automation and machine control systems
Ability to produce technical specifications and engineering documentation
Experience working within structured engineering project environments

Technical Skills