Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Lead Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lead EC&I Engineer for a permanent role in Warrington. This position involves overseeing the EC&I design across various sectors including Oil & Gas and Nuclear, ensuring project delivery from concept to commissioning, and coordinating with multiple disciplines. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, relevant educational qualifications, and a background in managing engineering projects.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Dental Plan Cover

5% Employer Pension Contribution

Death in Service Cover

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Access to benefit portal

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Lead Engineer EC&I in relevant sectors.
• Deep knowledge of EC&I engineering and design.
• Experience acting as technical authority or line manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I engineering and design for projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines: Mechanical, Civil, Structural.
• Manage change control and ensure design consistency.

Skills

EC&I Engineering

Project Management

Technical Authority

Knowledge of Regulations

Education

MEng / BEng in EC&I Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

AMTECH

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Dialux

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Lead EC&I Engineer

Location: Warrington -- Hybrid

Job type: Permanent

Our Client an Engineering company are seeking an Lead EC&I Engineer (Electrical Controls and Instrumentation) for a permanent position in Warrington location. This role is placed within Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, Petrochemicals or highly regulated industry.

Role

In this role you will be the Lead EC&I Engineer for one project / portfolio of projects and will be responsible to manage and complete the EC&I engineering and design, which includes change control and consistency of the EC&I engineering and design with the other disciplines.

Responsibilities

As an Lead Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Engineer you will be responsible for the Electrical Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) design within engineering, EPCM or EPC projects and you will act as the technical authority for the EC&I discipline.

Project will predominantly reside in UK, but you will be expected to carry out projects for Europe & UK and these projects will range across the full lifecycle from concept to commissioning, in both green and brownfield applications.

You shall be able to lead projects and coordinate all EC&I engineering and design, with the other disciplines, Mechanical, Civil and Structural, Process and Automation. You will carry out, check and approve Engineering and Design estimates.

Qualification

• Previous experience as Lead Engineer EC&I, in an Engineering / EPCM / EPC company, in one of the sectors : (Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Energy, Utilities, Chemicals and Petrochemicals).
• Deep knowledge of EC&I engineering and design, but you also have a sound knowledge of the other disciplines (Automation, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping and Process)
• Experience of acting as a technical authority or line manager for an engineering organisation
• MEng / BEng in EC&I Engineering
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (), TUV Certification
• Strong understanding of the main standards in relation your discipline including 7671, 7430, 61508, 61511, ATEX, DSEAR, LV and HV
• Experienced with the main EC&I design packages including AMTECH, AutoCAD, AutoCAD electrical, Revit, Dialux and all Microsoft office packages.

What’s in it for you?

In return for your dedication and hard work, you will enjoy benefits such as Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Dental Plan Cover, 5% Employer Pension Contribution, Death in Service Cover, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Access to benefit portal, and Access to Employee Assistance Programme.

If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply using the link