Senior EC&I Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

SC clearance support

Job summary

Scantec Personnel Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer to deliver electrical, control and instrumentation design on nuclear projects. You will develop control system architectures, prepare SLDs, cable schedules, equipment specs and schematics, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet programme milestones.

The role requires SC clearance eligibility, a degree in electrical/electronic/controls engineering, and 8+ years of EC&I experience on regulated

Qualifications

• SC clearance required; eligible to obtain.
• Degree in electrical, electronic, or controls engineering.
• 8+ years EC&I engineering experience on nuclear or regulated projects.
• Proven track record delivering electrical design on complex programmes.
• Expert knowledge of control system design, electrical power systems, instrumentation, nuclear standards and UK nuclear legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EC&I design across nuclear projects.
• Produce technical documentation: SLDs, cable schedules, equipment specs, schematics.
• Develop control system architectures and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for integrated delivery.

Skills

EC&I design

Nuclear standards

SC clearance

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic/controls engineering

8+ years' EC&I engineering experience on nuclear projects

Job description

Salary: Competitive rate - inside of scope of IR35

Duration: 12 MONTHS+

Expiry Date: 13-10-2026

Country: United Kingdom

Senior EC&I Engineer - Nuclear Solutions - Inside of scope of IR35

Leading Nuclear Solutions Provider | North West | Hybrid | Long-term Contract | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | Ability to obtain SC Clearance Required

The Opportunity

We're recruiting an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to deliver technical expertise on nuclear-related projects for a leading nuclear solutions provider in the North West. You'll work on strategically important programmes, delivering EC&I design and technical solutions.

Contract Details:Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Hybrid working (2 days per week on-site) | Starting near Preston, transitioning to Chester | Long-term contract | Ability to obtain SC clearance required

What You'll Be Doing

EC&I Design & Technical Delivery

• Deliver electrical, control and instrumentation design across nuclear projects
• Produce technical documentation including SLDs, cable schedules, equipment specifications, schematics and control system designs
• Develop control system architectures and specifications
• Support design quality and compliance with nuclear standards
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on integrated delivery

Technical Compliance

• Ensure all designs comply with nuclear standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain rigorous quality assurance and technical documentation
• Conduct design reviews and technical approvals
• Support client specifications and security requirements

Equipment & Procurement

• Specify electrical and control equipment for nuclear applications
• Review supplier quotations and technical proposals
• Manage procurement coordination
• Ensure compliance with nuclear standards and certifications
• Support commissioning activities
• Provide technical support to construction and operations teams

Functional Safety

• Lead or support functional safety activities where experienced
• Conduct Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments
• Develop Safety Instrumented System (SIS) specifications
• Ensure compliance with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511)
• Manage functional safety documentation

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• SC (Security Clearance) required- you must be eligible to obtain. We'll support the vetting process.
• Degree in electrical, electronic, control or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 8+ years'EC&I engineering experience on nuclear or similarly regulated projects
• Proven track recorddelivering electrical design on complex programmes
• Expert-level knowledgeof:
• Control system design and implementation
• Electrical power systems and distribution
• Instrumentation and measurement systems
• Nuclear standards and specifications
• UK legislation and standards for nuclear applications
• Risk identification and management
• HSE requirements
• Excellent communication skills- confident engaging with clients and technical teams
• Quality and compliance focused- meticulous approach to design and documentation
• Highly motivated- takes ownership of technical delivery

Security Clearance

SC (Security Clearance) is essential.You must be eligible to obtain clearance. We'll support and guide you through the vetting process.

The Role in Practice

You'll be based 2 days per week on-site (starting near Preston, moving to Chester as the project develops). You'll work on nuclear-related projects delivering EC&I technical solutions. Remaining days are flexible/remote.

This is hands-on technical work on strategically important nuclear programmes. You'll be delivering design, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with nuclear standards.

Why This Role

You'll be working for a leading nuclear solutions provider on significant UK nuclear programmes. This is professional EC&I engineering where technical expertise and nuclear knowledge are genuinely valued. You'll be working with experienced teams on strategically important projects.