Senior ECI Engineer

Whitehaven Source: WhatJobs
£50,000–£70,000

We are seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer to support a major programme delivering design and asset care within a complex, safety-critical environment.

This role sits within a multi-disciplinary design function responsible for both new project delivery and ongoing operational asset support , ensuring engineering solutions are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose across the asset lifecycle.

You will play a key role in the delivery of EC&I design work , supporting technical outputs, ensuring quality standards are met, and collaborating closely with internal teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver EC&I engineering activities across design and asset support scopes
  • Produce and check engineering deliverables, including:
  • Specifications, calculations, and technical reports
  • Functional safety documentation (e.g. SRS, SIL inputs)
  • Ensure compliance with relevant nuclear industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Support safety case activities including HAZOP, HAZID, and design substantiation
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, process, and safety functions
  • Interface with stakeholders across engineering, project delivery, and operations
  • Support planning and delivery of engineering work packages
  • Provide guidance and support to junior engineers where required

Requirements

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership (highly desirable)
  • Experience within a highly regulated industry (nuclear strongly preferred)
  • Strong awareness of nuclear engineering codes, standards, and compliance frameworks
  • Proven experience delivering EC&I design within safety-critical environments
  • Experience producing high-quality engineering documentation
  • Good understanding of:
  • Control and instrumentation systems
  • Functional safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508 / IEC 61511)
  • Design processes within regulated environments
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
  • Experience supporting operational asset care / plant support environments
  • Exposure to design office or framework-based delivery models
  • Experience with PLC, SCADA, or DCS systems
  • Familiarity with legacy systems and infrastructure upgrades

Personal Attributes

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Proactive and solutions-focused approach
  • Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to manage workload across multiple tasks

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