EC&I Engineer: Frontend & Control Systems Architect (Hybrid)

Assystem, Switch On; Lower Darwen; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking EC&I Engineers at all levels in Lower Darwen, UK. This role emphasizes defining and designing complex control systems while supporting significant energy projects. Successful candidates will transition from various highly regulated sectors into nuclear and fusion environments, with a focus on collaborative engineering and innovative solutions. Benefits include hybrid work options, competitive pension schemes, and extensive employee support programs.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Opportunity

Flexible working hours

Market Leading Pension scheme

25 days’ paid annual leave

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Competitive Sick Pay

Income Protection

Free Digital Gym Access

24/7 Employee Support Line

Qualifications

• 6-7 relevant skills from the listed qualifications.
• Previous experience in nuclear or regulated sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define control and EC&I system requirements.
• Develop control system architectures.
• Produce control philosophies and functional requirements.
• Support verification, validation, and design assurance activities.

Skills

Experience in highly regulated industries

Requirements capture experience

Front-end engineering or concept design project exposure

Broad PLC experience

Understanding of DCS, HMI, networks

Functional safety experience

Lifecycle project experience

Awareness of OT cybersecurity

Job description

A leading engineering company is seeking EC&I Engineers at all levels in Lower Darwen, UK. This role emphasizes defining and designing complex control systems while supporting significant energy projects. Successful candidates will transition from various highly regulated sectors into nuclear and fusion environments, with a focus on collaborative engineering and innovative solutions. Benefits include hybrid work options, competitive pension schemes, and extensive employee support programs.