EC&I Design Engineer

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.

• 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

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)

• 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

• 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)

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.