Electrical Control Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is assisting a leading engineering solutions provider in recruiting an experienced EC&I Engineer to join a growing project delivery team in Birmingham. The role covers electrical, control, instrumentation and automation from concept through commissioning, in regulated industrial environments.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions, while ensuring adherence to health and safety and

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical, Controls or Instrumentation Engineering through apprenticeship, HNC/HND, BTEC, degree or equivalent.
• Experience in process, utilities, water, chemical, nuclear, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I design activities through project lifecycle.
• Produce electrical, instrumentation schedules and technical documentation.
• Develop control system requirements and URS.
• Review subcontractor designs, drawings and submissions.
• Support procurement with technical evaluations and supplier selection.
• Coordinate FATs and equipment inspections (switchboards, MCC, PLC/HMI).
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning, attend meetings and site visits.
• Assist tendering with technical input and proposals.
• Ensure work complies with health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Control systems

Instrumentation

BS7671

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an experienced EC&I Engineer/ Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer / ECIA Engineer to join their growing project delivery team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex industrial infrastructure projects, taking responsibility for the electrical, control, instrumentation and automation aspects of projects from concept through to commissioning.

You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions within regulated industrial environments.

Excellent Benefits, Car Allowance and Hybrid Working

*Please note my client cannot offer sponsorship*

Key Responsibilities

• The EC&I Engineer / ECIA Engineer will take responsibility for EC&I design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce electrical and instrumentation schedules, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop control system requirements and user requirement specifications (URS).
• Review and approve subcontractor designs, drawings and technical submissions.
• The EC&I Engineer / ECIA Engineer will support procurement activities, including technical evaluations and supplier selection.
• Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT) and equipment inspections for switchboard, MCC and PLC/ HMI software
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases and attend client and project meetings, including occasional site visits.
• Support tendering activities with technical input, estimates and engineering proposals.
• Ensure all work is delivered in line with health & safety and quality standards.

About You

• The EC&I Engineer / ECIA Engineer will be qualified in Electrical, Controls or Instrumentation Engineering through apprenticeship, HNC/HND, BTEC, degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience within process, utilities, water, chemical, nuclear, oil & gas, process industry, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation and control systems.
• Knowledge of BS7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a project environment.
• Health & safety conscious with a proactive approach to problem solving.