Principal EC&I Engineer

Overview

The Principal Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) design engineer will be responsible for leading a design team or provide EC&I expertise within a multi-discipline team delivering one or more design projects. These designs will cover the full project life cycle from concept design through to manufacture and commissioning.

When leading a project, the Principal EC&I engineer shall be responsible for the coordination, planning and approval of designs in accordance with the required standards, procedures and requirements. When collaborating with partners, working within a framework team, they shall provide the design engineering for the EC&I discipline.

This Position is for the Warrington or Abingdon Office

Responsibilities

• Provide EC&I technical input to bids.
• Tender documentation production and development.
• Development and management of estimates and project schedules.
• Management of EC&I requirements at all levels.
• Lead presentations at EC&I design review and other client facing meetings.
• Provision of technical solutions from customer requirements and initial concepts, and coordinate EC&I activities necessary to provide design solutions.
• Continuous learning and development in all areas of engineering especially with respect to the latest developments in technologies and techniques.
• Production of project deliverables in accordance with project requirements, in line with relevant standards and procedures.
• Adherence to all company and statutory H&S policies, rules, regulations and laws, setting the standards for other EC&I discipline members.
• Adherence to the company Quality Management System (QMS), contribution to the development of the QMS, and proactive monitoring of team compliance to the QMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years professional experience.
• Minimum qualification for this role is an BEng(Hons) degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or closely related subject.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards.
• Hold a minimum of 'SC' UK Security Clearance, or willing to obtain.
• Previous experience in a Nuclear Site or other highly regulated site.
• An understanding of how the EC&I aspects fit within a complex project environment, combined with an in-depth knowledge of particular areas within the discipline.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of nuclear health and safety and the construction regulations.
• Significant experience at all stages of the design lifecycle.
• Experience with plant and documentation configuration management.
• The capability to deliver and check design solutions to the required standards, in the required timescales, supported by appropriate documentation.
• Knowledge of EC&I systems design, including calculations and EMC assessment.
• Experience of machinery and process plant design.
• Experience with obsolescence management.

Skills

• Building and developing relationships is a key part of this role. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently seek out or develop one's own answer to challenging technical questions.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional 1 day off for every 1-year service which is capped at 5
• Competitive salary
• One Professional Membership subscription paid for by the company
• Private medical insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Non-contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Sports allowance
• Online discount platform
• Free secure on-site parking