EC&I Design Engineer

Job Title: EC&I Design Engineer

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset - 1 day a week on site

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience

Our client, an EC&I engineering services firm in Bridgwater, require an experienced EC&I Design Engineer to join their established team.

Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance.

The EC&I Design Engineer is a core member of the team, responsible for delivering high-quality electrical and control design outputs across a range of regulated engineering projects. The role focuses on the production of robust, well-engineered design deliverables that meet project, safety, and regulatory requirements.

What the role of the EC&I Design Engineer entails:

Some of the main duties of the EC&I Design Engineer will include:

Design Delivery

• Develop electrical and control designs including schematics, layout drawings, schedules, and associated design documentation under the direction of Senior and Lead Engineers.
• Produce high-quality EC&I design deliverables in line with project requirements, applicable standards and procedures.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to equipment selection and design decisions, ensuring designs are practical, compliant, and buildable

Technical Contribution

• Interpret project requirements and specifications, identifying gaps, assumptions, or issues and raising them appropriately.
• Resolve routine technical design issues within own area of competence, escalating where required and incorporating review comments accurately.

Project & Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers, engineers, and production teams to ensure designs support programme, cost, and build objectives.
• Engage proactively with colleagues to understand how design decisions impact manufacture, installation, and commissioning.

Communication & Representation

• Communicate clearly with internal teams and contribute to technical discussions and design reviews.
• Support meetings, site visits, and surveys with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors as required.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all design work complies with procedures, ISO standards, and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and well-structured design records suitable for checking, approval, and handover.

What experience you need to be the successful EC&I Design Engineer:

• Solid understanding of electrical and control design fundamentals, with experience
• developing EC&I designs and associated documentation using AutoCAD, EPLAN, or equivalent tools.
• Competent in specifying EC&I equipment for control panels and associated systems, particularly relay-based control applications.
• Able to interpret specifications and standards, recognising when additional requirements apply and when guidance or escalation to Senior or Lead Engineers is required.
• Working awareness of related EC&I topics such as functional safety, PLC-based systems, BS7671, instrumentation, and MCC/switchgear - sufficient to recognise their relevance and engage effectively with senior engineers.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control, or a related engineering discipline (degree advantageous but not essential).
• Typically 3+ years' experience working in an EC&I design role within an engineering, industrial, or regulated environment.
• Experience producing electrical and control design deliverables as part of project teams.
• Experience in regulated industries such as Oil & Gas, energy, or manufacturing is advantageous; previous nuclear experience is not required and will be supported through training.
• Able to obtain security clearance for work in regulated and government environments.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for an EC&I Designer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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