EC&I Design Engineer
CV-LibraryLiverpool, MerseysidepermanentPosted: 24 June 2026
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Role Overview:
* Develop EC&I design deliverables across the full project lifecycle (FEED through to detailed design and commissioning) for gas and industrial infrastructure projects
* Produce electrical and instrumentation drawings, including SLDs, cable diagrams/schedules, loop diagrams, instrument hook-ups, control panel layouts, marshalling cabinets, and hazardous area layouts
* Prepare and update P&IDs, equipment schedules, instrument indexes, and control system architecture documentation
* Support control philosophies, cause & effect matrices, cable routing, and containment layouts
* Provide technical support, including design calculations, equipment selection, vendor document review, and procurement input
* Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, SIL assessments, and client meetings, providing technical support during installation and commissioning phases
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, hazardous area requirements (ATEX/DSEAR), IEC standards, and company procedures while maintaining document control and quality assurance throughout projects
Requirements:
* HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Engineering, or related discipline
* Proven experience producing EC&I design deliverables within gas, oil & gas, energy, or process industries
* Strong knowledge of hazardous area installations and gas industry processes
* Experience interpreting P&IDs, engineering specifications, and working across the full design lifecycle
* Experience with industrial infrastructure, such as gas transmission, distribution, or processing facilities
Technical Skills:
* Proficient in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical, with experience in EPLAN or AVEVA, desirable
* Strong understanding of instrumentation systems, PLC/SCADA, control panel design, and electrical distribution
* Knowledge of functional safety systems, field instrumentation, and hazardous area design
Desirable:
* Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering
* Professional membership or working towards chartership
* COMPEX awareness/certification or Functional Safety training
* Experience within regulated utilities, gas storage, LNG, hydrogen, or similar sectors
The Ideal Candidate:
* Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
* Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage workload effectively
* Flexible to travel to the site when required
Role Overview:
* Develop EC&I design deliverables across the full project lifecycle (FEED through to detailed design and commissioning) for gas and industrial infrastructure projects
* Produce electrical and instrumentation drawings, including SLDs, cable diagrams/schedules, loop diagrams, instrument hook-ups, control panel layouts, marshalling cabinets, and hazardous area layouts
* Prepare and update P&IDs, equipment schedules, instrument indexes, and control system architecture documentation
* Support control philosophies, cause & effect matrices, cable routing, and containment layouts
* Provide technical support, including design calculations, equipment selection, vendor document review, and procurement input
* Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, SIL assessments, and client meetings, providing technical support during installation and commissioning phases
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, hazardous area requirements (ATEX/DSEAR), IEC standards, and company procedures while maintaining document control and quality assurance throughout projects
Requirements:
* HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Engineering, or related discipline
* Proven experience producing EC&I design deliverables within gas, oil & gas, energy, or process industries
* Strong knowledge of hazardous area installations and gas industry processes
* Experience interpreting P&IDs, engineering specifications, and working across the full design lifecycle
* Experience with industrial infrastructure, such as gas transmission, distribution, or processing facilities
Technical Skills:
* Proficient in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical, with experience in EPLAN or AVEVA, desirable
* Strong understanding of instrumentation systems, PLC/SCADA, control panel design, and electrical distribution
* Knowledge of functional safety systems, field instrumentation, and hazardous area design
Desirable:
* Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering
* Professional membership or working towards chartership
* COMPEX awareness/certification or Functional Safety training
* Experience within regulated utilities, gas storage, LNG, hydrogen, or similar sectors
The Ideal Candidate:
* Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
* Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage workload effectively
* Flexible to travel to the site when required