EC&I Design Engineer
CV-LibraryOldham, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 29 July 2026
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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an EC&I Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering complex electrical, control and instrumentation solutions across the UK energy and infrastructure sectors.
As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing electrical, control and instrumentation systems from concept through to commissioning. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will produce high-quality engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation while supporting the successful delivery of technically challenging projects, with excellent opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) designs for a range of engineering projects.
* Develop electrical and instrumentation drawings including single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, loop drawings, hook-up drawings, layouts and general arrangement drawings.
* Complete electrical and instrumentation design calculations, including cable sizing and lighting calculations.
* Produce technical documentation, design dossiers and engineering reports.
* Interpret client specifications and technical requirements.
* Carry out site surveys and gather design information.
* Participate in HAZOP studies and other process safety reviews.
* Support design reviews, risk assessments and quality assurance activities.
* Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and health & safety requirements.
* Work collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders and installation engineers throughout project delivery.
* Attend project meetings, workshops and training sessions.
* Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Qualifications & Experience:
The successful EC&I Design Engineer will ideally have:
* Degree qualified in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or a related Engineering discipline.
* Minimum three years' experience in an EC&I Design Engineer or similar role.
* Working knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition).
* Experience producing EC&I design drawings and technical documentation.
* Proficiency with AutoCAD and knowledge of software such as EPLAN, MicroStation, AMTECH ProDesign and Dialux.
* Strong understanding of electrical design principles, engineering calculations and ISO 9001 quality standards.
* Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Professionally registered (IEng or CEng), or working towards registration.
* Experience of panel FAT testing, inspection and commissioning.
* Programming, data analysis or hazardous area design (COMPEX12) experience.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Company pension with up to 6% employer contribution.
* Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance.
* Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to five additional days per year).
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
* Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
If you're an experienced EC&I Design Engineer looking to work on exciting engineering projects with excellent long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an EC&I Design Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering complex electrical, control and instrumentation solutions across the UK energy and infrastructure sectors.
As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing electrical, control and instrumentation systems from concept through to commissioning. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will produce high-quality engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation while supporting the successful delivery of technically challenging projects, with excellent opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) designs for a range of engineering projects.
* Develop electrical and instrumentation drawings including single line diagrams, cable block diagrams, loop drawings, hook-up drawings, layouts and general arrangement drawings.
* Complete electrical and instrumentation design calculations, including cable sizing and lighting calculations.
* Produce technical documentation, design dossiers and engineering reports.
* Interpret client specifications and technical requirements.
* Carry out site surveys and gather design information.
* Participate in HAZOP studies and other process safety reviews.
* Support design reviews, risk assessments and quality assurance activities.
* Ensure designs comply with relevant legislation, industry standards and health & safety requirements.
* Work collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders and installation engineers throughout project delivery.
* Attend project meetings, workshops and training sessions.
* Maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Qualifications & Experience:
The successful EC&I Design Engineer will ideally have:
* Degree qualified in Electrical, Control, Instrumentation or a related Engineering discipline.
* Minimum three years' experience in an EC&I Design Engineer or similar role.
* Working knowledge of BS7671 (18th Edition).
* Experience producing EC&I design drawings and technical documentation.
* Proficiency with AutoCAD and knowledge of software such as EPLAN, MicroStation, AMTECH ProDesign and Dialux.
* Strong understanding of electrical design principles, engineering calculations and ISO 9001 quality standards.
* Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
* Professionally registered (IEng or CEng), or working towards registration.
* Experience of panel FAT testing, inspection and commissioning.
* Programming, data analysis or hazardous area design (COMPEX12) experience.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Company pension with up to 6% employer contribution.
* Private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan and Life Assurance.
* Holiday purchase scheme (buy up to five additional days per year).
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
* Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
If you're an experienced EC&I Design Engineer looking to work on exciting engineering projects with excellent long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today