EC&I Partners
Job Title: EC&I Design Engineer
Location: Runcorn, North West
Salary: Open to discussion based on experience
Contract / Permanent: Ideally Permanent, LTD 6 month contract may be considered
Site Based / Office / Remote: Office
Start Date: ASAP
Benefits
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Flexible office hours
- Generous holiday entitlement:
- 23 days + bank holidays
- “Birthday Friday” after 12 months
- Extra 2 days after 3 years
- Extra 3 days after 5 years (up to 29 days total)
- Christmas shutdown (approx. 10 days)
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite café & gym facilities
- Career growth opportunities with fully supported employee development
Job Overview:
If you’re an experienced EC&I Design Engineer looking for a role where you can design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge compliance solutions on chemical and petrochemical sites in the UK, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that values expertise and career growth.
As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering all electrical, control, and instrumentation (EC&I) elements of office and site-based projects. Our EC&I Design Engineers work closely with clients and project teams to interpret requirements, develop engineered solutions, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage all EC&I project activities and report to the project team.
- Communicate effectively with clients and other engineering disciplines.
- Develop engineering budgets and attend project/client meetings.
- Create tender packages for installation works and manage procurement.
- Conduct site surveys and manage installation works on behalf of the client/business.
- Assist with plant fault finding and resolve electrical/instrumentation issues.
- Maintain EC&I documentation and ensure proper handover of projects.
- Develop EC&I designs, including:
- Block cable and single line diagrams
- Instrument and valve data sheets
- Instrument loop diagrams
- Junction box and connection diagrams
- Control Panel and MCC panel schematics and GA’s
- Hazardous and non-hazardous area equipment specifications
- Intrinsically Safe (I.S) safety calculations
- Control system User Requirement Specifications
- Cause & effects matrix
- Various schedules (termination, cable, label, junction box, etc.)
- Review and improve ways of working to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation & Control, or HNC/HND with relevant experience.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and AMTECH cable calculation software.
- Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems.
- Experience in process industries and hazardous/explosive environments.
- Hands on experience with Gas Networks and terminals (desirable)
- Knowledge of Functional Safety Systems (BSEN 61508 & BSEN 61511).
Why us?
Our client is a trusted provider of engineering compliance solutions, delivering high-quality services across hazardous and non-hazardous environments. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and innovation, they support major industrial sites in achieving safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in its people, offers long-term career development, and works on exciting projects across the UK. If you’re passionate about EC&I design and want to make a real impact, apply today!
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