Electrical Design Engineer

Position: EC&I Design Engineer

Location: Widnes, Hybrid (mostly remote working)

Salary: Between 45,000 & 55,000 per annum DOE

Company Overview:

We are recruiting for a growing company with numerous significant projects underway and on the horizon. The work the company undertakes spans the nuclear industry (95% of projects), as well as the pharmaceutical, oil and gas, automotive, and food sectors, offering a diverse and exciting environment.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior EC&I Design Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Detailed design of panel drawings and schematics, using AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft tools.
• Involvement in concept development, electrical detailed design, build, and commissioning, with the opportunity to assist in the build of control panels.
• Specification and procurement of equipment and instrumentation.
• Technical management throughout the full project lifecycle, including design calculations, installation route design, and project design reviews.
• Complete hardware testing, factory and site acceptance testing, and control panel function testing.
• On-site commissioning, fault finding, project oversee, and management.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Experience in automation-based hardware design, preferably in the nuclear industry, but open to candidates from varied backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the Functional Safety Lifecycle, Hazardous area Design, and IEC standards would be advantageous.
• Ability to work with AutoCAD Electrical, with openness to in-house or external training.
• British citizenship due to defense projects.
• Strong passion for personal and professional growth and development, with a keen interest in learning.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive pension contribution
• Generous holiday entitlement