Electrical Instrumentation & Telecommunications (EIT) Engineer
Norwich, UK – onsite
Role Overview
Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider, dedicated to excellence in the offshore industry. They specialise in delivering innovative, dependable, and sustainable solutions for their clients.
Key Responsibilities
Telecommunication Systems:
* Develop and review power distribution systems for remote/unmanned platforms, including solar PV, battery storage, and diesel generators.
* Optimise load management for Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical systems.
* Specify and design IEC 60079-compliant (ATEX/Ex-rated) hazardous area equipment.
* Support power system studies (load flow, fault analysis, relay coordination).
* Ensure robust earthing, lightning, and cathodic protection systems.
* Define electrical packages — lighting, navigation aids, HVAC, switchgear, and more.
Instrumentation & Control:
* Design instrumentation and control architectures for remote monitoring and operation.
* Develop WHCPs, CIUs, SIS, ESD, and FGS systems.
* Select offshore-suitable instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, metering, flow, valves).
* Conduct SIL assessments and implementation per IEC 61508/61511.
* Assist in the Specification and design of remote communication systems (VSAT, VHF/UHF radios, PAGA, CCTV, and fibre-optic / microwave radio networks).
* Ensure SCADA, RTU, and data telemetry systems are optimised for unmanned operations.
* Implement cybersecurity measures for remote monitoring and control.
* Support testing (FAT / SAT), construction, commissioning activities for electrical and control systems.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety
* Ensure all EIT designs comply with client standards, API, IEC, DNV, ABS, and local offshore regulations.
* Support HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and functional safety reviews.
* Ensure adherence to IEC 60079 for hazardous area classification (explosive gas environments).
* Implement fail-safe and redundancy measures for unmanned facility control systems.
ESSENTIAL
* Educated to minimum of HND or equivalent standard in Instrumentation or control / Electrical Engineering.
* Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
EXPERIENCE
* Proven experience in Instrumentation, control, and safety systems design.
* Proven experience in application of DSEAR / ATEX.
* Minimum 10 years' experience in the Oil & Gas, Petro Chemical or similar industry.
* 15 years' experience in the Oil & Gas, Petro Chemical or similar industry.
* Experience of working on or with top tier COMAH sites.
* Experience in all aspects of Instrumentation / Control / Electrical / Telecoms engineering.
* Accreditation for the application of IEC61508/61511 (TUV qualification or similar).
To apply for this job please send us your CV.
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