Electrical Control & Instrumentation Designer

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EC&I Designer to contribute to high-impact projects in the nuclear sector. This role involves creating and updating essential engineering design documents, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Join a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation and professional growth, offering competitive salaries and benefits. This position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic field while advancing their careers in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in EC&I design, with a focus on industrial sectors.
• Proficient in documentation processes and engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Produce and update detailed EC&I design documentation.
• Ensure compliance with national and site standards.

Skills

EC&I Design

Project Control

Functional Safety

Document Control

PLC and DCS Systems

Installation Processes

Education

ONC / HNC in Electrical / Control / Instrumentation

HSEQ Qualification (e.g., IOSH)

BS7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

EC&I Designer – Syngenta Huddersfield

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: TBC

Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.

At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry

Role details:

The role will comprise:

• To take ownership and responsibility for the execution of all assigned work
• To deliver fit-for-purpose, practical engineering design in line with specifications, budget, and programme
• To support and promote all company and client site directives – HSEQ, best practice, innovations, continual improvement
• To develop and retain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge and competence to support the role and to align with client’s and industry’s requirements and directives

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce new and update existing detailed EC&I design documentation, including loop diagrams, control panel schematics, field connection diagrams, I/O schedules, control circuits, failsafe circuits, LV power distribution & protection, single line diagrams, control panel GAs and layouts, instrument air distribution and control, instrument air system layouts, instrumentation hook-ups, and functional testing procedures.
• Comply with both national and site standards
• Carry out site surveys
• Compile document work packs
• Comply with company and site procedures, typically – engineering design, project control, documentation control, procurement, verification
• Support other activities such as estimating, commissioning, hand-over, procurement
• Contribute to team(s) to support continual improvement
• Work independently, using own initiative

Key Requirements:

• ONC / HNC or equivalent in Electrical / Control / Instrumentation / Engineering discipline
• HSEQ qualification (e.g., IOSH)
• CompEx – ExF (foundation), ExF+ (foundation plus), or Ex01-04 (Gas & Vapours), Ex05-06 (Dust), or Ex12 (Application Design Engineers)
• Functional Safety, IEC61508 – TUV or equivalent
• BS7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations - C&G2382-15 or equivalent
• CDM regulations
• 5 years recent experience in an equivalent role
• Experience in industrial sector engineering
• Experience in a COMAH Tier 1 Process Manufacturing Environment
• Knowledge of ATEX directive
• Experience with engineering design processes – scope, specification, site survey, detailed design, design review, design approval, issue for construction, commissioning, “as built” documentation
• Document control processes – review, approval, issue, revision
• Proficiency with EC&I engineering documentation – loop diagrams, control panel schematics, field connection diagrams, I/O schedules, control circuits, failsafe circuits, LV power distribution & protection, single line diagrams, control panel GAs and layouts, instrument air distribution and control, instrument air system layouts, instrumentation hook-ups, functional testing procedures
• Experience with PLC and DCS systems
• Equipment and material specification skills
• Procurement & expediting processes
• Installation processes – site surveys and measures, installation instructions, “as-built” records
• Query processes – TQs, CVIs
• Verification processes – pre-commissioning, commissioning, hand-over
• Commercial processes – estimating, budgeting, programming
• Knowledge of CDM project lifecycle
• Strong PC skills – AutoCAD, MS Office, drafting tools, document databases, engineering design tools

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the industry.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on innovation and excellence.