EC&I Project Engineer
1 month ago
Lancing
EC&I Project Engineer Position Type Full Time STAFF Location North West, England Categories Engineering PM Group requires electrical, controls and instrumentation project engineering support for a chemical manufacturing client in the North West. Responsibilities • Leading and developing electrical, controls and instrumentation elements of the project design., • Providing electrical, controls and instrumentation expertise and electrical technical guidance to the project team., • Designing and overseeing the installation and testing of instrumentation and controls systems through to handover., • Developing practical, cost effective engineering designs and taking full account of the many competing factors (technical, operational and economic). Focusing on C&I loop design, instrumentation panel design, instrumentation specification, control system interfaces, single cable calculations, PLC/DCS interface design, SIS design, instrumentation hazardous area design and installation, functional testing specification and advising, and proposing E&I solutions., • Designing and overseeing the installation and testing of electrical systems through to handover., • Creating cost estimates and ensuring electrical, controls and instrumentation elements of the project are delivered on schedule and within budget., • Creating tender documentation, working through the tender process, engaging potential electrical, controls and instrumentation suppliers/contractors and providing in-depth tender analysis on bid returns., • Updating key stakeholders on electrical, controls and instrumentation progress., • Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings., • Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors., • Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors., • Attending and overseeing testing on site and off site., • Working alongside third party contractors and offering input into electrical and instrumentation design and installation., • Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required., • Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols., • General improvement, quality design, and risk management for electrical, controls and instrumentation elements of the project., • Developing engineering standards that support project delivery., • Other responsibilities in-keeping with the electrical, controls and instrumentation engineering role. Qualifications • Candidates must have proven experience of working as an electrical, controls and instrumentation engineer on multiple chemical projects., • Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential, as is knowledge of optimization, reliability, improvement works, route cause analysis, and operational projects., • Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus a multi-disciplined engineering team., • The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders., • Candidates should hold a degree in electrical, electronic, automation, or other related engineering discipline, or HNC alongside demonstrable experience. Off-Payroll Working Rules This role is a full time STAFF position