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EC&I Design Engineer

Job Posted: 25 days ago

Salary: £ 38,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rochdale

Expire in: 2 days

Job Description

Job Title: EC&I Design Engineer (Electrical Bias) - Gas & Energy Sector

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £38,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Permanent: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-4:30pm, Friday: 8:30am-2:00pm)

Office Based / Hybrid working 

Start Date: ASAP 

Our client, a leading engineering business within the UK gas industry, is looking to recruit an EC&I Design Engineer with an electrical bias to join their expanding engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical gas infrastructure projects while supporting the industry's transition towards hydrogen blending and other innovative energy solutions. Whether you prefer to work from the office or in a hybrid capacity, you'll join a business that values high-quality engineering, flexibility, and professional development.

Benefits

Salary of £38,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Long-term career prospects
Hybrid or office-based working (depending on experience)
Early finish every Friday
Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 6%
Private medical insurance
Healthcare cash plan
Life insurance
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday
The Role

As an EC&I Design Engineer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality electrical and instrumentation designs for projects within hazardous and industrial environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

Producing EC&I designs for LV, ELV and hazardous area installations
Preparing electrical schematics, drawings and design documentation
Completing electrical design calculations using software such as AMTECH and Dialux
Interpreting client specifications and applicable industry standards
Attending occasional local site surveys and project kick-off meetings
Supporting HAZOP studies and design reviews
Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Mentoring junior engineers where appropriate (senior candidates)
You'll need:

18th Edition (BS7671) qualification
Minimum of 3 years' experience in EC&I or electrical design
Experience designing for hazardous areas (COMPEX 8-12 preferred)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar electrical design software
Strong analytical, communication and technical documentation skills
Desirable

Knowledge of G17, G35 and IEC 60079 standards
Previous experience within the gas or energy sector
Commissioning or electrical inspection experience
IEng or CEng status (or working towards professional registration)
Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team working on projects that are helping shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure. You'll enjoy genuine flexibility, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to work on innovative projects within a stable and evolving industry.

Apply today to become part of a forward-thinking engineering team delivering safe, reliable and future-focused energy solutions.

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