Senior EC&I Engineer Job Description
Pragmatic, cost effective solutions, always. At Cyclife Aquila Nuclear we always strive to achieve the best solution possible, at a cost-effective price.
Cyclife Aquila Nuclear is a medium-sized engineering company that delivers mission-critical engineering to Europe's nuclear and healthcare industries. Specialising in nuclear engineering: shielding, containment, remote handling, and packaging, we put safety first and harness fresh thinking on every project. Together, we're shaping the future of nuclear engineering. Our vision is to be the company of choice for customers and competitors, and our mission is to be the most respected and fulfilling nuclear company to work for in the UK.
Cyclife Aquila Nuclear is an equal opportunity employer. No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age.
Job Summary/Purpose and Role
To provide the leadership and management of EC&I engineering team in the delivery of Aquila’s major projects or workstreams. Responsible for producing EC&I engineering elements associated with successful delivery of machine design and build projects through the design process from concept to manufacture, testing and handover. Working as part of a project team, you will also manage design output of Aquila’s sub-contractors, from concept to validation for EC&I elements.
Reporting directly to the Technical Manager to produce EC&I design and associated documentation in the production of engineering concepts and technical solutions compliant with company and international standards.
In consultation with the Principal Engineer responsible for providing input and support to the EC&I Engineering Function Technical Authority.
Key Working Relationships
* Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering Operations, Technical Manager, Principal Engineers, Design Engineers
* Project Managers/Engineers
* Support functions – Finance, HR, H&S
* The job holder shall communicate and liaise with external clients, suppliers and other third parties as required.
Professional Development
You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.
Values
You should adhere to CAN’s Values, “Elite” & “Ethical”, and to the Cyclife Guiding Principles, “Take Care, Feel Pride, Be Accountable, and Act Collectively”. The Company operates a strict Code of Conduct and Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To progress the technical delivery of the EC&I elements of engineering projects, as allocated, in alignment with the Technical Manager, Project Engineering Manager and Project Manager.
* To support Project Managers to ensure EC&I designs meets requirement.
* To ensure EC&I project scope is satisfied efficiently and effectively.
* Work alongside multi-disciplined design teams to ensure designs are fit for purpose and identify design solutions that integrate electrical and control requirements effectively.
* Peer review of EC&I content of projects produced either in-house or by sub-contractor for adherence to industry standards and project specification requirements.
* Provide technical support to the commercial department.
* Witnessing factory acceptance tests and projects sign off.
* To provide analyses and understand technical tender specifications, producing the technical aspects of tender returns and creating accurate tender design estimates.
* To assist in general clerical and administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the EC&I department within the Engineering Department.
* Understanding of GDPR/data protection legislation procedures and requirements in a highly regulated environment.
* To support business change, via effective change management processes in the context of Aquila Nuclear Engineering fast-paced regulatory environment.
* To be responsible for your own workplace safety. To demonstrate commitment to health and safety; ensure all statutory obligations are met and the safety of staff, clients and visitors are in line with the UK and European standards.
Senior EC&I Engineer Eligibility Criteria
Current valid right to work in the UK
A good standard of written and spoken English language
Senior EC&I Engineer Qualifications
HNC/HND Engineering Discipline (Electrical)
Engineering Degree (BEng / MSc)
Professional Registration (EngTech/IEng/CEng)
Nuclear experience / highly regulate industry
Security Cleared (DV/SC)
Senior EC&I Engineer Competencies, Knowledge & Experience
Leadership and management of multi-discipline teams
Knowledge of engineering delivery process
Knowledge of Project Management (time, cost & quality)
Sub-contractor management
Management of change control
Learning from experience and continuous improvement
Technical lead on specific projects
Line Management
Recruitment
Engineering career development
Engineering resource management
Stakeholder (client) management
Performance Management
Communication
NEC contract or similar experience
Technical support to bid process
Technical support to commercial department
Engineering design management
Concept, scheme, and detail design engineering
CAD Design (AutoCAD or similar)
Managing / participating in design reviews
Technical document (control, configuration & issue)
Technical reporting (internal & external)
EC&I engineering calculation’s ability
Knowledge of standards and regulations
Problem solving
PLC / HMI configuring, programming and commissioning
Functional Safety
Industrial protocol knowledge (ProfiNet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus etc.)