Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for EC&I Engineers (all levels) to be located in either Warrington or Newcastle on a permanent basis. Our client can also look at Knutsford and Gloucester as office locations so don't hesitate to get in touch if these locations would suit you better.
Key responsibilities could include:
Support the design, development, testing, and implementation EC&I systems within nuclear projects
Produce design calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and reports to project and regulatory requirements
Support requirements capture and a Systems Engineering approach for new architectures
Contribute across the project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to installation and commissioning
Work on systems integration, testing and validation of PLC, SCADA and simulator systems
Assist in the preparation of design safety documentation and compliance with nuclear safety standards
Participate in site surveys, inspections, and commissioning activities
Contribute to problem-solving, technical investigations, and root cause analysis
Produce high-quality technical reports
Build and maintain valuable relationships with peers, partners and clients
Skills and Qualifications (the following list outlines desirable skills and qualifications. While these attributes are valued, we understand that applicants may not possess all of them. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with relevant experience and potential):
MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc or equivalent in EC&I or another relevant discipline
Working towards Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional body (we will support you).
An awareness of civil nuclear plant systems, structures and components and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries)
Knowledge or EC&I principals, design tools and relevant guidelines, standards and practices (e.g., BS, IEC, IEEE - in particular IEC 61508, 61511, 61513, 61226 and ONR SAPs / TAGS)
Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of a C&I system; including speci?cation, design, assessment, veri?cation, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process critical I&C Systems
Knowledge of high integrity hardware or software-based control systems for industrial equipment
Motivated team member with the ability to work to deadlines and communicate project progress
Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders
Committed to Continuous Professional Development
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