EC&I Engineer Permanent Full-Time
Salary - Circa £55,000 DOE
Location - In office, Tyne and Wear
We're supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing company, known for its cutting-edge subsea and marine solutions. Supporting industries such as offshore, renewable energy, and deep-sea exploration, the company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.
As part of its continued growth, the company is expanding its engineering team and seeking an EC&I Engineer. This role involves the design, development, and support of offshore and subsea electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
Responsibilities, but are not limited to
Designing power distribution, control panels, motor control centres, and interactive operator stations (HMI, touchscreen, tactile controls)
Developing distributed control systems (PLC, SCADA), network communication (RS485, MODBUS, Ethernet), and safety systems (BS EN 60204, BS EN 13849, IEC 60079)
Selecting and integrating power components (motors, drives, transformers, switchgear), cabling, earthing, and earth fault detection
Creating and maintaining AutoCAD/Inventor drawings, schematics, Bills of Materials, and engineering documentation
Conducting machine risk assessments, FMEA/FMECA analysis, and ensuring compliance with British and international standards
Supporting manufacturing, commissioning, factory/offshore testing, and troubleshooting for existing systems
Liaising with multidisciplinary teams and providing technical support to sales and service teams
Involvement in research, development, and offshore work as requiredExperiences required
BEng (Hons) Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (minimum 2nd class)
Experience in machine control systems, automation, or industry sectors such as subsea, energy distribution, rail, automation control, or utilities (desirable)
Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar schematic design software
Experience with Autodesk Inventor (advantageous)
Competent in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
Practical engineering experience or hands-on background (desirable)Package
37.5 Hours P/W | Monday to Thursday | 7am to 4:30pm | Friday 7am to 11:30am | 30 Minute Lunch | 33 Days Holiday Inc. Bank | Pension 3% Employer, 5% Employee | Life Assurance | Bupa Healthcare | Dental Insurance | Free Canteen