EC&I Design Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Gold Group
£45,000 Per year
Outside
Onsite
Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The EC&I Design Engineer role at an engineering services firm in Bridgwater involves delivering high-quality electrical and control designs for regulated projects. The position requires a solid understanding of EC&I design fundamentals and collaboration with project teams to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Candidates must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. This permanent role offers a salary range of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum based on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop electrical and control designs including schematics, layout drawings, schedules, and associated design documentation.
- Produce high-quality EC&I design deliverables in line with project requirements, applicable standards, and procedures.
- Interpret project requirements and specifications, identifying gaps, assumptions, or issues.
- Resolve routine technical design issues and escalate when necessary.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, and production teams to support programme, cost, and build objectives.
- Communicate clearly with internal teams and contribute to technical discussions and design reviews.
- Ensure all design work complies with procedures, ISO standards, and relevant health and safety requirements.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and well-structured design records suitable for checking, approval, and handover.
Key Skills:
- Solid understanding of electrical and control design fundamentals.
- Experience developing EC&I designs and associated documentation using AutoCAD, EPLAN, or equivalent tools.
- Competent in specifying EC&I equipment for control panels and associated systems.
- Able to interpret specifications and standards, recognizing when additional requirements apply.
- Working awareness of related EC&I topics such as functional safety, PLC-based systems, and instrumentation.
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, or a related engineering discipline.
- Typically 3+ years' experience working in an EC&I design role within an engineering, industrial, or regulated environment.
- Able to obtain security clearance for work in regulated and government environments.
Salary (Rate): £45,000.00/year
City: Bridgwater
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
Job Title: EC&I Design Engineer
Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - 1 day a week on site
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
Our client, an EC&I engineering services firm in Bridgwater, require an experienced EC&I Design Engineer to join their established team. Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance.
The EC&I Design Engineer is a core member of the team, responsible for delivering high-quality electrical and control design outputs across a range of regulated engineering projects. The role focuses on the production of robust, well-engineered design deliverables that meet project, safety, and regulatory requirements.
What The Role Of The EC&I Design Engineer Entails
Some of the main duties of the EC&I Design Engineer will include:
- Design Delivery
- Develop electrical and control designs including schematics, layout drawings, schedules, and associated design documentation under the direction of Senior and Lead Engineers.
- Produce high-quality EC&I design deliverables in line with project requirements, applicable standards and procedures.
- Apply sound engineering judgement to equipment selection and design decisions, ensuring designs are practical, compliant, and buildable
- Technical Contribution
- Interpret project requirements and specifications, identifying gaps, assumptions, or issues and raising them appropriately.
- Resolve routine technical design issues within own area of competence, escalating where required and incorporating review comments accurately.
- Project & Team Collaboration
- Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, and production teams to ensure designs support programme, cost, and build objectives.
- Engage proactively with colleagues to understand how design decisions impact manufacture, installation, and commissioning.
- Communication & Representation
- Communicate clearly with internal teams and contribute to technical discussions and design reviews.
- Support meetings, site visits, and surveys with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors as required.
- Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all design work complies with procedures, ISO standards, and relevant health and safety requirements.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and well-structured design records suitable for checking, approval, and handover.
What experience you need to be the successful EC&I Design Engineer:
- Solid understanding of electrical and control design fundamentals, with experience developing EC&I designs and associated documentation using AutoCAD, EPLAN, or equivalent tools.
- Competent in specifying EC&I equipment for control panels and associated systems, particularly relay-based control applications.
- Able to interpret specifications and standards, recognising when additional requirements apply and when guidance or escalation to Senior or Lead Engineers is required.
- Working awareness of related EC&I topics such as functional safety, PLC-based systems, BS7671, instrumentation, and MCC/switchgear - sufficient to recognise their relevance and engage effectively with senior engineers.
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, or a related engineering discipline (degree advantageous but not essential).
- Typically 3+ years' experience working in an EC&I design role within an engineering, industrial, or regulated environment.
- Experience producing electrical and control design deliverables as part of project teams.
- Experience in regulated industries such as Oil & Gas, energy, or manufacturing is advantageous; previous nuclear experience is not required and will be supported through training.
- Able to obtain security clearance for work in regulated and government environments.
This really is a fantastic opportunity for an EC&I Designer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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