Principal EC&I Engineer
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer to support a high-profile programme delivering design and asset care across a complex, safety-critical environment.
This role will operate within a multi-disciplinary design function responsible for both new project delivery and ongoing operational asset support, ensuring engineering solutions are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the full lifecycle.
You will take a technical leadership role, providing governance, oversight, and assurance across EC&I design activities, while supporting the development of engineering teams and interfacing with key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead EC&I engineering activities across design and asset support scopes
* Provide technical authority and assurance for engineering deliverables
* Oversee the production and review of design documentation, including:
* Specifications, calculations, and reports
* Control system architecture and design packages
* Functional safety documentation (e.g. SRS, SIL assessments)
* Ensure compliance with relevant nuclear industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
* Support hazard studies and safety case inputs (e.g. HAZOP, HAZID, ALARP demonstrations)
* Interface with internal and external stakeholders including operations, project teams, and regulators
* Mentor and provide guidance to junior and senior engineers within the team
* Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, standards, and best practice
* Support planning, estimating, and delivery of engineering work packages
Requirements
* Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership (highly desirable)
* Significant experience within a highly regulated industry (nuclear strongly preferred)
* Strong knowledge of nuclear engineering standards, codes, and compliance frameworks
* Proven experience delivering EC&I design within safety-critical environments
* Experience producing and reviewing high-quality engineering documentation
* Strong understanding of:
* Control and instrumentation systems
* Functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508 / IEC 61511)
* Safety case integration and design substantiation
* Experience leading engineering teams and providing technical oversight
* Ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders
Desirable Experience
* Experience supporting operational asset care / plant support environments
* Previous involvement in long-term frameworks or design office models
* Knowledge of legacy systems and infrastructure upgrades within regulated sites
* Experience with digital/modern control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS)
Personal Attributes
* Strong leadership and decision-making capability
* High level of attention to detail and quality
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a complex environment
* Proactive, solutions-driven mindset
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills