Senior ECI Engineer

Ignite Talent Group; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Talent Group is seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer to support a major programme in a safety-critical, highly regulated nuclear environment. You will contribute to EC&I design work, ensure quality deliverables, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across design, delivery and operations.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Controls & Instrumentation, Chartered Engineer status or progress towards it, and strong knowledge of nuclear codes and IEC 61508/61511 standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership is highly desirable.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry, nuclear experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear engineering codes, standards and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to deliver EC&I design within safety-critical environments.
• Experience producing high-quality engineering documentation.
• Good understanding of control and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with IEC 61508/61511 functional safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EC&I engineering activities across design and asset support scopes.
• Produce and check engineering deliverables, including specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Develop control system design packages and functional safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear codes, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support safety case activities (HAZOP/HAZID) and design substantiation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, delivery and operations.

Skills

EC&I design

Safety-critical

Nuclear regulation

CEng candidate

Documentation

Education

Electrical/Controls & Instrumentation degree

Tools

IEC 61508/61511

Job description

Senior EC&I Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer to support a major programme delivering design and asset care within a complex, safety-critical environment.

This role sits within a multi-disciplinary design function responsible for both new project delivery and ongoing operational asset support, ensuring engineering solutions are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the asset lifecycle.

You will play a key role in the delivery of EC&I design work, supporting technical outputs, ensuring quality standards are met, and collaborating closely with internal teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver EC&I engineering activities across design and asset support scopes
• Produce and check engineering deliverables, including:
• Specifications, calculations, and technical reports
• Control system design packages
• Functional safety documentation (e.g. SRS, SIL inputs)
• Ensure compliance with relevant nuclear industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support safety case activities including HAZOP, HAZID, and design substantiation
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, process, and safety functions
• Interface with stakeholders across engineering, project delivery, and operations
• Support planning and delivery of engineering work packages
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers where required

Requirements

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership (highly desirable)
• Experience within a highly regulated industry (nuclear strongly preferred)
• Strong awareness of nuclear engineering codes, standards, and compliance frameworks
• Proven experience delivering EC&I design within safety-critical environments
• Experience producing high-quality engineering documentation
• Good understanding of:
• Control and instrumentation systems
• Functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508 / IEC 61511)
• Design processes within regulated environments
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting operational asset care / plant support environments
• Exposure to design office or framework-based delivery models
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, or DCS systems
• Familiarity with legacy systems and infrastructure upgrades

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage workload across multiple tasks