Senior EC&I Engineer
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Bridgwater, Somerset / Hybrid Working
Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Optional 4- or 5-day working week
Competitive Salary + Benefits
A growing engineering company operating within the nuclear sector is seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join its expanding engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key technical leadership role delivering complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) solutions across highly regulated projects.
The organisation supports projects across new build, existing generation, decommissioning, defence, and other regulated industries. Previous nuclear experience is not essential - candidates from sectors such as Oil & Gas, energy, utilities, or industrial manufacturing are encouraged to apply.
The Role
As Senior EC&I Engineer, you will act as a technical authority within the engineering team, leading the development, verification, and delivery of EC&I designs throughout the full project lifecycle - from concept and requirements definition through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning support.
You will provide technical leadership to engineers within the team while acting as a key interface with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of EC&I design solutions, including system architectures, equipment specifications, and design documentation
* Provide technical oversight and engineering judgement to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions
* Develop and verify EC&I design deliverables including block diagrams, layouts, instrument lists, and system definitions
* Carry out technical checking and verification activities to support manufacture and installation
* Review and assess third-party and FEED design packages
* Support substantiation and qualification activities to demonstrate compliance
* Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure technical delivery aligns with programme, budget, and contractual requirements
* Support tendering activities including technical scoping and risk-informed cost estimation
* Mentor and support EC&I Design Engineers, promoting engineering best practice and consistent standards
* Participate in client meetings, design reviews, supplier engagement, and site visits
* Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, ISO standards, and company procedures
* Promote a strong safety culture and maintain high-quality auditable design records
About You
* HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline
* Significant EC&I engineering experience within regulated or industrial environments
* Proven experience delivering EC&I design solutions across the full project lifecycle
* Strong understanding of EC&I system design, architecture development, equipment specification, and design justification
* Experience applying BS7671 and relevant EC&I standards
* Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508 xsngvjr / IEC 61513
* Awareness of cyber security standards including ISO 27001 / IEC 62443
* Familiarity with PLC systems, instrumentation, MCCs, switchgear, and control panel design
* Understanding of maintainability, obsolescence management, and through-life support considerations
* Chartered Engineer status is advantageous, although candidates working toward chartership are encouraged
* Ability to obtain security clearance
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Optional 4-day or 5-day working pattern
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays
* 8% employer pension contribution
* Health Cash Plan
* Profit-sharing bonus scheme
* Paid overtime or TOIL
* Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within a highly regulated sector
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to work on complex and meaningful engineering projects while developing expertise within the nuclear industry.