Lead EC&I Engineer
Location: UK (with occasional travel as required)
Sector: Highly regulated environment
Type: Long-term contract
We're seeking an experienced Lead EC&I Engineer to support major projects. This role is suited to a technically strong engineer who is comfortable leading work packages, overseeing design delivery, and acting as a key interface across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of EC&I design activities across the full project lifecycle.
* Provide direction, oversight, and technical assurance to EC&I engineers, designers and supply chain partners.
* Take a primary role in defining the Distributed Control System (DCS) architecture and ensuring the design aligns with project and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate directly with DCS vendors (including ABB or similar) to review, challenge, and refine system specifications and configurations.
* Produce and review EC&I design documentation including panel designs, cable schedules, termination drawings, I/O lists, and system architecture diagrams.
* Support hazard studies, design reviews, safety assessments and integration activities.
* Ensure compliance with quality standards, engineering governance requirements, and industry regulations.
Education & Experience
* MSc in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
* 10+ years' EC&I engineering experience in regulated environments.
* Demonstrable experience leading technical teams and managing EC&I work packages.
Core Technical Competencies
* Strong background in defining and integrating Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
* Ability to input into and challenge vendor documentation, particularly with ABB or similar systems.
* Design of new control systems and integration into existing plant ecosystems (including PLEX/upgrade programmes).
* Instrument selection, datasheet development, P&ID interpretation and in-line instrument sizing.
* Design of DCS/PLC panels, cable schedules, and field junction box terminations.
* Proficiency with EC&I design tools (Eplan, AutoCAD Electrical, IGE+XAO).
* Understanding of safety functional requirements and environmental/seismic qualification.
* Working knowledge of EU Directives: LV, EMC, Machinery, ATEX.
Additional (Desirable)
* Experience with LV system architecture for applications, including IEC 61850 digital buses.
Soft Skills
* Strong leadership, clear communication and excellent stakeholder engagement.
* Ability to manage competing priorities across complex programmes.
* High level of detail orientation and proactive problem-solving capability.
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