This EC&I role is to provide technical expertise during the design phase of a project, from feasibility to detailed design and at times providing technical support during construction and commissioning. Producing detailed design documentation for the complete EC&I design package and providing support to other disciplines within the company.

The person shall ideally have knowledge and experience, bringing a high degree of competence, in the following areas across electrical, instrumentation and control disciplines: 

• Instrument and actuated valve technologies.
• Instrument loop design.
• Analytical and weighing instrumentation.
• Integration of vendor packages
• Industrial automation and industrial system communications.
• Control and Safety System architectures.
• Process Control technique.
• Design of LV electrical circuits including motor controls, LV distribution, lighting and earthing and compliance to BS 7671.
• Electrical requirements in Hazardous Areas, where a risk of explosion from dusts and gases exist, in particular the implementation of Intrinsically Safe circuits.
• Use of Amtech Electrical Design software.
• Use of Microsoft Office applications.
• MCC design.
• Lightning Protection.
• Functional Safety IEC 61508/11 and Machinery Safety IEC 60204

The following attitudes are expected:

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Fits well within a team but can lead as required.
• Plans own workload.
• Takes on appropriate responsibilities but knows when to escalate issues.
• Focused on meeting deadlines and quality targets.

The following industry experience is highly desirable:

• Pharmaceutical – API and Secondary Manufacture.
• Biotechnology.
• Chemicals.
• Oil & Gas

The following qualifications and experience are expected:

• BSc / BEng degree in related engineering subject, or relevant technical qualifications i.e., BTEC, City and Guilds etc.
• Equivalent industry knowledge and experience.
• Professional Membership

Other Requirements:

• Previous hands-on site experience through a commissioning or similar role would be advantageous.
• Previous CAD experience would be beneficial.
• An ability to communicate via both verbal and written means to peers and to people outside of the company.
• Legally permitted to live and work in the UK.
• UK Driving Licence.

Knowledge of any of the following areas would be an advantage:

• BS 7671 (18^th Edition)
• BS EN 60079
• IEC 61508
• GAMP V standards and guidance.
• CDM Regulations

Main duties are:

• Conduct site surveys and consult with the client, throughout projects, to develop the process electrical and instrument design.
• Attend internal and external project meetings.
• Assist in the coordination of the project design, alongside Process, Piping, Building Services and CSA Designers and Engineers, through 3D model review.
• Engineer General Arrangement Drawings, Layout Drawings, Cable Route Drawings, Location Drawings, Block Cable Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Circuit Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams and Instrument Loop Diagrams.
• Engineer Instrument and I/O Lists, Instrument and Electrical Cable Schedules (including cable sizing calculations), MTO/BOMs.
• Produce instrument datasheets.
• Produce Requirement Specifications and Scopes of Work
• Provide Technical input into Invitation to Tender Packages

The E, C&I Engineer shall be familiar with the use of British and International Standards, Industry Regulations, EC Directives and Health & Safety Regulations, including CDM Regulations.

Main Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Agile working
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Plan