Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer

Belcan; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company is seeking an EC&I Design Engineer for a contract position in Reading, focusing on electrical controls and instrumentation design within a nuclear environment. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar, along with experience in regulated industries. Responsibilities include managing design processes and ensuring compliance with client specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Degree, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Preferable experience from Nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Able to use 2D drawing package, preferably AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage and outsource EC&I design with design engineers.
• Review sub-contractor produced drawings and documentation.
• Raise and manage Technical Queries and witness factory acceptance tests.

Skills

Ability to approach engineering challenges

Technical writing

Understanding of electrical safety principles

Experience in ISO 9001 environment

Education

Degree, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Our Client an Engineering company are seeking an EC&I Design Engineer for a contract position in Reading - Burghfield location. This role is placed within Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Construction or highly regulated industry. Must be eligible to obtain SC clearance as a minimum.

Role

As a EC&I engineer - Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Design Engineer – you will assist in the delivery of an ongoing M&E - Mechanical & Electrical package in a nuclear environment near Reading.

Key Aims & Objectives

• Support project managers to ensure outsourced EC&I design meets requirement.
• Ensure EC&I project scope is satisfied efficiently and effectively.
• Strict adherence to customers specification and standards.
• Review Issued design and process documents.

Responsibilities

As an EC&I Design Engineer you will be managing and outsourcing of EC&I design and work alongside design engineers to ensure designs are fit for purpose and identify design solutions. Peer review of sub-contractor produced drawings and documentation.

You will raise and manage Technical Queries, witnessing factory acceptance tests and projects sign off. Supporting the scheduling and tasking information to the Lead Engineers and Project Managers to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Degree, HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Preferable experience from Nuclear or highly regulated industries.
• Able to approach engineering challenges, working with electrical engineers to ensure the integrated design realises the operational requirements of the specification.
• Able to use 2D drawing package, preferably AutoCAD, and understanding of all phases of a project life cycle.
• Working knowledge of principles of electrical safety, such as the 18th Edition and BS EN 13849
• Able to interpret detailed technical specifications, conversant in pertinent standards.
• Technical writing, Awareness of PLCs, ECS Card.
• Preferably with experience within an ISO 9001 environment.