Main characteristics
- Location
- Warrington, Cheshire
- Company
- Optima Consultancy Services Ltd
- Salary
- £45000 - £55000/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Engineering
Job summary
Position: EC&I Design EngineerLocation: 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