EC&I Engineers/Designers

First Recruitment Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking talented Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineers or Designers for a permanent position. This role involves designing and delivering complex EC&I systems for significant energy projects, ensuring alignment with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have experience in regulated industries and a degree in Electrical Engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to low-carbon energy and national power initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline is required.
• Professional registration (IEng/CEng) or working towards it is advantageous.
• You must have Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver EC&I solutions across major projects.
• Produce and review design documentation and specifications.
• Support project teams with technical input.
• Ensure engineering output aligns with safety and quality.
• Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to resolve challenges.
• Contribute to project planning and design integration activities.

Skills

Experience in regulated industries

Understanding of electrical engineering principles

Knowledge of safety and compliance standards

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

EC&I design deliverables experience

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration (IEng/CEng) or working towards it

Job description

We’re looking for talented Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineers or Designers to join our client's team, on a permanent basis, and contribute to some of the UK’s most important nuclear and clean energy projects. You’ll help shape the design and delivery of complex EC&I systems that support safe, efficient and innovative operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a meaningful role in the future of low-carbon energy and national power.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering electrical, control and instrumentation solutions across major projects
• Producing and reviewing design documentation, drawings, specifications and calculations
• Supporting project teams with technical input across all design phases
• Ensuring that engineering output aligns with safety, quality and regulatory frameworks
• Collaborating with colleagues, clients and suppliers to resolve technical challenges
• Contributing to project planning, progress reviews and design integration activities

We’re interested in individuals with:

• Experience designing or delivering EC&I systems within regulated industries (e.g., nuclear, energy, defence, utilities)
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles, control systems, PLC/SCADA technologies and instrumentation
• Knowledge of relevant safety, compliance and technical standards
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and engage effectively with stakeholders
• Experience producing EC&I design deliverables (for designers) or leading technical work packages (for engineers)

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional registration (IEng/CEng) or working towards it is advantageous
• You must have Right to Work in the UK

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for EC&I people looking for new employment.

We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

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