Electrical Design Engineer

CIBSE Journal; Daresbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Healthcare plan

Death in service

Employee assistance

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is looking for an experienced Electrical / EC&I Engineer to support control system and automation projects. You will collaborate with electrical and software teams, linking control software to electrical hardware from design through testing and commissioning.

The role requires 5+ years in controls/automation, hands-on PLCs/HMIs/VSDs experience, and strong knowledge of BS7671 wiring regulations.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience within controls, automation, EC&I or electrical engineering.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VSDs and control panels.
• Knowledge of DOL, Star/Delta and Soft Start motor starters.
• Working knowledge of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.
• Knowledge of BS EN Machinery Safety.
• Experience within sectors such as Food & Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Process, Water or Materials Handling.
• Functional Safety knowledge (ISO EN / IEC 62061) advantageous.
• SSSTS advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Review P&IDs, URS documents, instrument lists and electrical requirements.
• Carry out site surveys and develop electrical/control integration solutions.
• Specify control panels, electrical equipment and automation hardware.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, variable speed drives and associated control equipment.
• Produce I/O schedules, cable/termination schedules and hardware design/test specifications.
• Review and approve electrical schematics.
• Support control panel FAT/PDI activities.
• Specify and configure VSDs, motor starters and associated equipment.
• Provide technical coordination and supervision of subcontractors.
• Support safe on-site testing and commissioning.
• Work across both modern and legacy control system platforms.

Skills

PLCs

HMIs

VSDs

Control panels

Electrical engineering

Safety standards

Education

HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical / EC&I Engineer

Location: Daresbury / Warrington
Salary: Up to 56,000
Type: Permanent

The Role

An established engineering and automation business is looking for an experienced Electrical / EC&I Engineer to support the delivery of control system and automation projects.

Working closely with electrical and software engineering teams, you will provide the link between control software and electrical hardware, supporting projects from initial design and specification through to testing and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Review P&IDs, URS documents, instrument lists and electrical requirements
• Carry out site surveys and develop electrical/control integration solutions
• Specify control panels, electrical equipment and automation hardware
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, variable speed drives and associated control equipment
• Produce I/O schedules, cable/termination schedules and hardware design/test specifications
• Review and approve electrical schematics
• Support control panel FAT/PDI activities
• Specify and configure VSDs, motor starters and associated equipment
• Provide technical coordination and supervision of subcontractors
• Support safe on-site testing and commissioning
• Work across both modern and legacy control system platforms

About You

• HNC or above in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years' experience within controls, automation, EC&I or electrical engineering
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VSDs and control panels
• Knowledge of DOL, Star/Delta and Soft Start motor starters
• Working knowledge of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations
• Knowledge of BS EN (phone number removed) Machinery Safety
• Experience within sectors such as Food & Beverage, FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Process, Water or Materials Handling
• Functional Safety knowledge (ISO EN (phone number removed) / IEC 62061) advantageous
• SSSTS advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Salary up to 56,000
• Workplace pension
• Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 online GP
• Death in service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing technical training and professional development