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Sector: Client Delivery, Defence, Engineering Type: Permanent Contact: Nick Taylor Job Published: about 11 hours ago Job Title: EC&I Design Engineer Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - 1 day a week on site Role Type: Permanent Our client, an EC&I engineering services firm in Bridgwater, requires 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.
- 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!  |
