Senior EC&I Engineer
A new opportunity has arisen for a Senior EC&I Engineer to join a well-established engineering company delivering complex projects in the defence sector, supporting highly regulated and safety-critical programmes.
The Senior EC&I Engineer will be responsible for producing high-quality electrical, control and instrumentation designs across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning.
Working within a multi-discipline design team, you will deliver EC&I engineering packages for assigned equipment and systems, as directed by the Integration Manager and Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities
EC&I Design & Delivery
Produce EC&I design documentation including SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules and layouts
Develop control system hardware and software designs
Deliver functional safety designs in line with BS EN 61508 & 61511
Produce and maintain the LTQR / Technical File in line with quality management systems
Ensure designs address operability, maintainability and safety
Deliver designs in line with project programmes and budgets
Produce design justification and substantiation reports
Develop FDS, SIDDs and Functional Safety Plans
Produce drawings, specifications and work instructions to support manufacturing
Review and check in-house and subcontractor design outputs
Produce EC&I technical specifications
Prepare and support FAT and SAT documentation
Manage EC&I subcontract suppliers
Attend and witness commissioning activities
Create and interpret drawings using AutoCAD
About You
You will bring:
Proven EC&I design experience
Strong knowledge of control systems, hardware and software
Experience working with functional safety standards (IEC 61508 / 61511)
Ability to produce clear, structured engineering reports and technical documentation
Current SC clearance is essential, and the ability to obtain DV clearance is desirable
Desirable:
Safety interlock design
HVAC control systems
DV clearance
What’s on offer:
This role is a long-term contract opportunity
Hybrid working model (Two days on site in Reading every two weeks)
The role can be outside of scope of IR35 pending determination
Competitive rate