Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Site Specialist Engineering

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves setting standards for electrical and control systems, providing technical advice, and reviewing design documentation. Key qualifications include experience in EC&CI engineering, machine control systems, and associated communication systems. This position offers competitive pay with hybrid and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in an EC&CI engineering role, predominantly C&I.
• Experience in machine/crane control systems.
• Experience with BMS systems & alarm and communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Setting site engineering standards for electrical and control equipment.
• Providing advice on design related to electrical & control systems.
• Reviewing electrical & control drawings and design packages.

Skills

Experience in an EC&CI engineering role

Experience in machine/crane control systems

Experience with BMS systems

Understanding of functional safety design

Knowledge of Radio frequency and EMC

Job description

Job Title:

Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer – Site Specialist Engineering

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary:

Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Setting site engineering standards and requirements for electrical and control equipment/systems/facilities
• Providing advice and guidance with respect to the design in relation to electrical & control systems in the context of site facilities, including the application of design standards
• Reviewing electrical & control drawings, schematics and design packages
• Acting as a subject matter expert providing technical advice for sitewide control systems to operations, maintenance and projects
• Reviewing proposals to ensure that the equipment/facilities are designed, constructed, commissioned, operated and maintained in accordance with the appropriate processes and standards
• Production of engineering documentation (technical reports, operating instructions and process instructions) ensuring that it is appropriately classified, is authorised through due process and maintained under configuration control

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

• Experience in an EC&CI engineering role, predominantly C&I
• Experience in machine/crane control systems
• Experience with BMS systems & alarm and communication systems

Desirable:

• Experience of functional safety design
• Experience and understanding of Radio frequency and EMC within an industrial environment