EC&I Design Engineer - Energy Sector

Role: EC&I Design Engineer

Location: Liverpool Area Hybrid Working

Salary: NEG DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EC&I Design Engineer to join a growing team delivering projects across the UK's gas and energy infrastructure sector.

Working on a range of technically challenging projects, you will be responsible for producing high-quality Electrical, Control & Instrumentation design deliverables throughout the full project lifecycle, from FEED and detailed design through to construction, commissioning, and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce EC&I design documentation and drawings for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), loop diagrams, cable schedules, instrument hook-ups, control panel layouts, hazardous area drawings, and associated design deliverables.
• Support the development of control philosophies, cause and effect matrices, instrument indexes, and equipment schedules.
• Review vendor documentation and incorporate package interfaces into project designs.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, client meetings, and technical workshops.
• Provide technical support during fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements.

About You

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Engineering Design, or a related discipline.
• Proven EC&I design experience within the gas, oil & gas, energy, utilities, or wider process industries.
• Strong understanding of hazardous area installations and safety-critical environments.
• Experience producing detailed design deliverables throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, engineering specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience producing Functional Design Specifications (FDS) would be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Knowledge of instrumentation systems, PLCs, SCADA systems, and control panel design.
• Familiarity with ATEX, DSEAR, IEC 60079, IEC 61511, and related industry standards.
• Experience with EPLAN or AVEVA Electrical & Instrumentation would be beneficial.

What's On Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement with a mix of office, site, and remote working.
• Opportunity to work on projects supporting critical UK gas and energy infrastructure.
• Exposure to technically challenging and safety-critical engineering environments.
• Career development within a collaborative and growing engineering team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

For further information, please contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)