Principal EC&I Engineer

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd is recruiting a Principal EC&I Engineer to lead EC&I delivery in West Yorkshire, providing technical authority across design, testing and commissioning.

You will guide the team, oversee design activities, coordinate stakeholders, ensure compliance and advise on electrical systems for complex projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics, and proficiency with PLC/DCS software and 3D CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics or related discipline.
• Demonstrated EC&I engineering experience, preferably in heavy industry or rotating equipment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating stakeholders.
• Familiar with ISO/DEF-STAN/UK/EU and client standards for electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the team, allocating work and developing performance.
• Deliver EC&I solutions across complex projects with design and commissioning.
• Improve practices, processes and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Produce and approve wiring diagrams, P&IDs, schematics and BOMs.
• Ensure designs meet safety, EMC/EMI, environmental and survivability standards.
• Coordinate interfaces with mechanical and other engineering teams.
• Utilise PLC/DCS software to diagnose issues and resolve root causes.
• Define design requirements and participate in design reviews for client acceptance.

Skills

Leadership

EC&I engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics

Tools

Solid Edge Electrical

NX Electrical Routing

PLC and DCS software

Job description

Principal EC&I Engineer West Yorkshirecirca £70.000 + benefits 2-stage interview Mon–Thu

Certain Advantage is partnering with a key client to recruit a Principal EC&I Engineer. You will lead EC&I delivery and provide technical authority throughout design, testing and commissioning. You will guide the team in developing high-quality solutions, applying engineering principles to resolve complex challenges. You will oversee design activities, coordinate stakeholders, ensure compliance and advise on electrical systems.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and support the team, allocating work, developing individual performance, and resolving issues.
• Deliver innovative EC&I solutions across complex projects, working independently within organisational and client requirements.
• Improve engineering practices, processes and procedures, and promote consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Produce and approve wiring diagrams, P&IDs, schematics, connector tables, splice documentation, bills of materials, drawings and installation instructions.
• Ensure designs meet functional safety, cybersecurity, hazardous-area, EMC/EMI, environmental and survivability requirements, including applicable MIL-STD, DEF-STAN, UK, EU and client standards.
• Coordinate cable routing and interfaces with gearbox, mechanical, transmission, process and marine engineering teams, including for demanding operating environments.
• Use PLC and DCS software, investigate technical issues and identify root causes.
• Define and manage design requirements, lead multidisciplinary project activities, and participate in design reviews through client acceptance.

A couple of things you should know:

• Skilled in preparing electrical specifications, scopes of work, engineering calculations, drawings and schedules.
• Demonstrated EC&I engineering experience, preferably in heavy industry or rotating equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Proficient in 3D CAD layout tools, such as Solid Edge Electrical or NX Electrical Routing.
• Familiar with defence platforms or industrial machinery.
• Sound knowledge of ISO requirements, EMI/EMC principles, grounding, shielding and cable protection.
• Experience designing test rigs and integrating product and rig hardware.
• Understanding of gearbox and drivetrain integration.

During an interview, you may be asked about:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the Aerospace and Defence industry.
• Your knowledge of quality management systems and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001)