EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer - Defence -  Sunderland

**Join the Energy Transition Revolution**

Are you ready to be part of a global mission to accelerate the energy transition? Our client, an international leader in engineering and project management, is seeking a talented EC&I Engineer to join their Defence Business Unit. This role offers the chance to contribute to the UK's Defence efforts while advancing sustainable energy solutions.

**Why consider this role?**

- **Global Recognition:** One of then highest ranking organisations in the world for nuclear engineering.

- **Career Growth:** 70% of managers are promoted from within, ensuring ample opportunities for career development.
- **Flexible Benefits:** Customise your time off with the option to buy and sell annual leave.
- **Exclusive Discounts:** Enjoy vouchers for days out, restaurants, eye tests, glasses, and more.
- **Health and Wellbeing:** Access a 24/7 confidential support line for counselling, financial advice, and mental health support.
- **Work-Life Balance:** Participate in the cycle to work scheme and receive free flu jabs.

**Your Role and Responsibilities:**

As an EC&I Engineer, you will:

- Deliver technical solutions that meet client requirements in EC&I engineering, adhering to relevant standards and regulations.
- Support technical solutions at design reviews, considering environmental impact throughout the design process.
- Supervise junior engineers, graduates, or draughtsmen on low complexity work packages.
- Recognise the limits of your technical understanding and seek direction when necessary.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate design risks throughout the design/product lifecycle.
- Support technical design proposals as part of the tendering process.
- Maintain commercial and project awareness, accurately estimating time to complete tasks.
- Understand and implement change control for scope changes.

**Skills and Experience Required:**

**Essential:**

- Knowledge of engineering fundamentals for Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation, Safety systems.
- Experience with plant and documentation configuration management.
- Understanding of BS7671 and low voltage directive.
- Proficiency with CAE tools used in the EC&I design process.
- Competence in a wide range of computer packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Database, Outlook, and Project.
- Completion of a relevant and recognised Industry apprenticeship or Graduate Trainee scheme.
- Experience delivering optioneering studies through to detailed design packages for clients within highly regulated industries.

**Desirable:**

- Basic experience and understanding of delegation, motivation, effective communication, and teamwork.
- Ability to work and manage within virtual teams.
- Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, SolidWorks, or SEE Electrical.
- Some understanding of Functional Safety (BS EN 61508, BS EN 61511).
- Nuclear industry experience.

**Qualifications:**

**Essential:**

- A degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering) or HNC/HND with substantial relevant professional experience.

**Desirable:**

- Professional Registration and Institute Membership.
- Membership of a relevant professional institution (typically IET) or in the process of applying for membership.

**Additional Information:**

- Ability to achieve SC clearance is essential