Senior EC&I Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Renfrew; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer for a contract role in Renfrew, hybrid working 3 days on-site. You will deliver electrical and control system packages across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning, within a regulated environment.

You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, developing control system schematics, specifications and FAT support, while ensuring safety, quality and project milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in EC&I engineering.
• Experience with control systems upgrade projects.
• Experience supporting commissioning activities and FATs.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Experience with Motion Control and Servo applications.
• Previous experience in highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Produce EC&I design documentation and technical deliverables.
• Prepare Control System Specifications.
• Develop Shutdown Cause & Effect documentation.
• Produce datasheets and technical requisitions for long-lead equipment.
• Review cable block diagrams, routing diagrams, schedules and termination drawings.
• Raise and manage technical queries, ensuring any design discrepancies are resolved efficiently.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and close-out activities.
• Deliver LV electrical power design solutions.
• Support construction and commissioning activities on site.
• Liaise effectively with project teams, suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

PLC systems

SCADA systems

LV electrical power

Motion control

Education

BEng/BSc (Electrical/Control/Instrumentation)

CEng

Job description

Contract Opportunity | Hybrid Working (3 Days per Week)

Renfrew

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days per week on-site and the remainder working remotely.

The Role

As a Senior EC&I Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across the full project lifecycle, taking responsibility for the delivery of key engineering packages from design through to construction and commissioning.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the development and implementation of complex control systems and machinery solutions, ensuring all deliverables meet quality, safety and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce EC&I design documentation and technical deliverables.
• Prepare Control System Specifications.
• Develop Shutdown Cause & Effect documentation.
• Produce datasheets and technical requisitions for long-lead equipment.
• Review and check cable block diagrams, routing diagrams, schedules and termination drawings.
• Raise and manage technical queries, ensuring any design discrepancies are resolved efficiently.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and close-out activities.
• Deliver LV electrical power design solutions.
• Support construction and commissioning activities on site.
• Liaise effectively with project teams, suppliers and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree qualified (BEng/BSc or equivalent) in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in EC&I engineering.
• Strong background in EC&I design, construction and commissioning.
• Experience of control systems upgrade projects.
• Knowledge of:
• PLC systems
• SCADA systems
• LV electrical power systems
• Experience supporting commissioning activities and Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Experience with Motion Control and Servo applications.
• Previous experience working in highly regulated industries.