We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Electrical (EC&I) Engineer to join a growing team, focusing on the design, engineering, and instrumentation (EC&I) of process plants within the food, beverage, personal care, and homecare industries. This role is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of electrical control, instrumentation, and installation processes, ensuring all project specifications and standards are rigorously met from initial concept to project handover.
Senior Electrical (EC&I) Engineer
Salary Package / Benefits:
* Competitive Annual Salary - £50,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
* Strong Career Progression
* Bonus
Senior Electrical (EC&I) Engineer
Essential Requirements / Experience:
* 7 Years+ experience in the design and engineering of electrical process systems.
* Ability to design control systems from P&ID’s & Process Data Sheets
* Generation of project documentation (electrical drawings, proposals and specifications)
* AutoCAD & Microsoft Office literate
* Control Panel Design & Testing
* Understanding of electrical regulations relating to Hazardous Area applications.
Senior Electrical (EC&I) Engineer
Key Responsibilities
* Engineering Specifications: Develop detailed engineering specifications for electrical control panels, instrumentation, and full electrical installations to meet project requirements.
* Instrumentation Coordination: Collaborate closely with the Process Department and suppliers to define and discuss instrumentation needs.
* Proposal Support: Assist the sales team in proposal preparation, estimating labor and materials costs using internal and supplier resources.
* Control Panel Manufacturing Management: Oversee the manufacturing of control panels, liaising with suppliers and assisting in testing before shipment to the project site.
* Documentation and Schedules: Prepare and maintain Load/Motor, Instrument, and I/O schedules derived from P&ID and equipment data sheets.
* Project Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for the site and project team throughout installation, providing technical support for design questions during the installation phase.
* Electrical Design and Layouts: Design electrical loop diagrams, cable routes, and layouts to ensure adherence to project specifications.
* Panel Schematics Approval: Review and approve control panel schematics and layouts, integrating connection data into the electrical loop diagrams.
* Configuration and Commissioning: Configure and commission instruments and variable speed drives (VSDs), supporting I/O testing with the wider project team.
* Network Expertise: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of control bus systems, including Profibus DP, Profibus PA, AS-i, and industrial Ethernet networks.
* Power-Up and Testing Support: Assist with power-up procedures, I/O testing, and early-stage commissioning activities.
If you’re a skilled Senior Electrical (EC&I) Engineer seeking a new opportunity on a permanent basis for a global design and manufacture of bespoke special purpose machinery, then please apply now