EC&I Engineer

Wolverhampton

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EC&I Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) – Contract

📍 Wolverhampton | UK

Job Type: Contract

Sector: Nuclear / Defence / Industrial Automation

We are recruiting an EC&I Engineer (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) for a contract position based in Wolverhampton. This role supports the delivery of safety-critical and high-integrity control systems for projects within nuclear decommissioning, defence, waste management, and nuclear new build environments.

The successful EC&I Engineer will be involved in the full engineering lifecycle, including design, development, testing, installation, and commissioning of complex electrical and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deliver EC&I systems for nuclear and industrial projects

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Electrical design including control panels, wiring diagrams, and schematics

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PLC programming, configuration, testing, and fault-finding

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Develop, test, and commission SCADA and HMI systems

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Support systems integration, testing, and validation of PLC, SCADA, and simulator systems

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Participate in technical problem-solving, investigations, and root cause analysis

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Ensure compliance with EC&I standards, safety regulations, and engineering best practice

Essential Skills & Experience

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Proven experience as an EC&I Engineer / Electrical & Control Engineer

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Strong background in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering

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PLC experience with Siemens, Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or similar

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SCADA / HMI development and commissioning experience

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Electrical design experience including schematics and control panel layouts

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Knowledge of EC&I principles, design tools, and standards

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Experience working in industrial, nuclear, or other safety-critical environments

Desirable Experience

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Experience with high-integrity hardware or software-based control systems

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Familiarity with EC&I design tools such as EPLAN, ETAP, or similar

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Nuclear industry project experience

Location & Contract Details

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Location: Wolverhampton

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Contract: Long-term contract opportunity

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Start: Immediate / ASAP (subject to availability)

How to Apply

If you are an experienced EC&I Engineer available for contract work, please apply via CV-Library or contact us directly for further details.
Referrals are also welcome

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