EC&I Engineer

Location: Rochdale
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced EC&I Design Engineer to join our engineering team on a permanent basis in Rochdale.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer with a strong design background to work on a variety of projects within the gas and engineering sectors, with exposure to both office-based design and site activities.

Reporting to the Lead EC&I Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical and instrumentation designs from concept through to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Produce and develop EC&I design drawings, including:

- Single line diagrams
- Loop drawings
- Block cable diagrams
- Electrical and instrumentation layouts
- Hook-ups
- General arrangements (GAs)

• Carry out electrical and instrumentation design calculations, including Amtech cable sizing, DIALux lighting calculations and instrumentation calculations.
• Compile electrical and instrumentation design dossiers.
• Undertake site surveys, technical research and reporting.
• Support HAZOPs, safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and support to design teams.
• Work closely with clients, project teams and other stakeholders to deliver effective engineering solutions.
• Support commissioning activities and FAT testing where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, quality and design standards.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• IET BS7671 18th Edition certification.
• A minimum of 3 years' EC&I design experience.
• Strong knowledge of CAD and engineering design software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, EPLAN, Amtech ProDesign and DIALux.
• Experience with LV/ELV distribution, control systems, instrumentation, sensors and transmitters.
• A good understanding of ISO 9001, quality requirements and relevant health and safety legislation/directives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional Registration (IEng/CEng) is desirable, or you should be working towards professional registration.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• COMPEX12
• Hazardous area design experience.
• Gas industry experience.
• Commissioning experience.
• Experience working on site and supporting projects through to completion.

What's on Offer?

£50,000–£60,000 salary, depending on experience.

Permanent, full-time position.

37.5-hour working week.

Rochdale-based role with office and site exposure.

Opportunity to work on technically interesting EC&I projects.

Career development and opportunities to broaden your project experience.

The chance to work alongside an experienced engineering team and contribute to high-quality project delivery.

If you're an experienced EC&I Design Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity where you can take ownership of technically challenging projects and continue developing your career, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more