Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Car Allowance

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking an experienced EC&I Engineer to join their project delivery team. You will manage electrical, control, instrumentation and automation aspects from concept to commissioning on complex industrial infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and suppliers, producing schedules and technical documentation while ensuring health and safety and quality standards. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical, Controls or Instrumentation Engineering through apprenticeship, HNC/HND, BTEC, degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for EC&I design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Produce electrical and instrumentation schedules, specifications and documentation.
• Develop control system requirements and URS.
• Review subcontractor designs and technical submissions.
• Support procurement activities with technical input and evaluations.
• Conduct FATs and equipment inspections for switchgear, MCC and PLC/HMI software.
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning and attend client meetings.

Skills

Electrical design

Control systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation engineering qualification

Job description

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking an experienced EC&I Engineer, Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineeror 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

Key Responsibilities

• The EC&I Engineer / Electrical Controls & Instrumentation 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.