Job Title: EC&I Engineer

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £40,000-£60,000

Seeking a highly skilled and motivated EC&I (Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation) Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a wide variety of engineering design projects within an industrial environment. If you are a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work, we would love to hear from you.

Key Objectives:

• Take ownership and responsibility for the execution of all assigned work.
• Deliver practical and fit-for-purpose engineering designs in line with project specifications, budget, and timeline.
• Promote and adhere to all company and client site directives, including HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality), best practices, and continual improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge to support the role and align with client and industry requirements.

Main Activities:

As an EC&I Engineer, your day-to-day activities will include the following:

• Producing and updating detailed EC&I design documentation, such as:
  • Loop diagrams, control panel schematics, field connection diagrams, I/O schedules, control circuits, failsafe circuits, LV power distribution & protection, single line diagrams, control panel GAs and layouts, instrument air distribution, and instrumentation hook-ups.
• Ensuring compliance with national and site standards.
• Conducting site surveys.
• Compiling document work packs.
• Supporting engineering activities, including estimating, commissioning, handover, and procurement.
• Contributing to the continual improvement of the team and processes.
• Working independently, utilizing your initiative, and collaborating effectively with team members.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Quality of work, adherence to program and budget.
• Technical competence, accuracy, and the ability to deliver "right first time."
• Contribution to team success through proactive input, commitment, and collaboration.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong attendance and timekeeping.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Required:
  • ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Preferred:
  • HSEQ qualification (e.g., IOSH).
  • CompEx (ExF, ExF+, Ex01-04, Ex05-06, or Ex12).
  • Functional Safety, IEC61508 – TUV or equivalent.
  • BS7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations – C&G2382-15 or equivalent.
  • CDM regulations.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years in a similar role with experience in industrial sector engineering.
  • Experience in COMAH Tier 1 Process Manufacturing Environment.
  • Strong understanding of Functional Safety and ATEX directives.
  • Proven track record in engineering design processes from scope to commissioning.
  • Experience with engineering documentation (e.g., loop diagrams, control circuits, functional testing procedures).
  • Familiarity with PLC and DCS systems.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement, expediting, and installation processes.
  • Ability to manage commercial processes such as estimating, budgeting, and programme management.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, MS Office, and engineering design tools.