Senior EC&I Engineer

NRL; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL seeks two Senior EC&I Engineers for a major project in Renfrew, Scotland. Contract role supporting design, construction and commissioning of EC&I packages in a regulated environment.

You will develop control system specifications, review documentation and provide technical guidance to project teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement are essential for success on this high-profile assignment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified EC&I engineer with 5+ years in EC&I design and commissioning.
• Experience delivering control system and electrical packages on complex projects.
• Good knowledge of MCCs, PLC, SCADA and safety-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EC&I design packages for construction and commissioning activities.
• Develop control system specs, cause & effect charts and datasheets.
• Review EC&I design docs including cable diagrams and terminations.
• Provide guidance on complex engineering challenges to project teams.
• Support FATs and oversee issue resolution with stakeholders.
• Engage with multi-discipline reviews and assist LV electrical design.

Skills

EC&I design

PLC systems

SCADA

MCC commissioning

Documentation review

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Education

BSc/BEng in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

TÜV SIS Functional Safety

Job description

Senior EC&I Engineer

• Location: Renfrew, Scotland
• Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Positions Available: 2
• Job Type: Contract
• Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35)

The Opportunity We are currently seeking two experienced Senior EC&I Engineers to support a major project based in Renfrew, Scotland. Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will provide technical expertise across Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) systems, supporting the design, construction and commissioning of complex machinery and engineering packages. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project within a highly regulated environment, delivering innovative engineering solutions while supporting project delivery from concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver EC&I design packages to support construction and commissioning activities.
• Develop key engineering deliverables, including Control System Specifications, Cause & Effect Charts, Datasheets and Technical Requisitions.
• Review and check EC&I design documentation, including cable block diagrams, cable routing diagrams, cable schedules and termination diagrams.
• Identify, investigate and resolve technical issues, raising queries with project stakeholders where necessary.
• Provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges and communicate solutions effectively to clients and project teams.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and support the resolution of any identified issues.
• Attend multi-discipline design reviews and contribute specialist EC&I expertise.
• Support LV electrical power design activities where required.
• Provide engineering support throughout construction, installation and commissioning phases.
• Assist with project delivery activities and undertake additional duties as required by the EC&I Lead Engineer.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified (BSc/BEng) in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in EC&I design, construction and commissioning environments.
• Strong understanding of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation engineering principles.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, Motion Control and Servo systems.
• Experience delivering control system upgrade projects.
• Proven experience commissioning MCCs and control system cabinets.
• Construction and commissioning site experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
• TÜV SIS Functional Safety qualification.
• Experience with Motion Control and Servo applications.
• Previous experience within the nuclear sector or other highly regulated industries, such as defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical or oil & gas.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, confident and effective communicator.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload and priorities effectively.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges.
• Resilient and adaptable within demanding project environments.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and respect when working with colleagues, clients and project partners.

Why Apply?

• Long-term 12-month contract opportunity.
• Two immediate positions available.
• Competitive negotiable rates inside IR35.
• Opportunity to work on a major engineering project supporting the nuclear sector.
• Collaborative and technically challenging project environment.
• Exposure to complex EC&I systems, cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary teams.

About NRL

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