Senior EC&I Engineer

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior EC&I Engineer with a background in nuclear or defence, to be engaged on a staff basis and located in Newcastle.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Lead projects across the project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to installation and commissioning
• Work on systems integration, testing and validation of PLC, SCADA and simulator systems
• Support requirements capture and systems engineering approach for new architectures
• Demonstrate knowledge of the practical aspects of implementing engineering designs and understand the use of standards and compliance with regulatory requirements in an engineering environment
• Simplify complex problems
• Produce high-quality technical reports
• Build and maintain valuable relationships

Qualifications:

• MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc or equivalent in EC&I or another relevant discipline, chartered or near Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body (we will support you)
• An awareness of civil nuclear plant systems, structures and components and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries)
• An understanding of the relevant guidelines, standards and practices (e.g., IEC 61508, 61511, 61513, 61226, ONR SAPs / TAGS)
• Knowledge and experience in the systematic design lifecycle of a C&I system; including speci?cation, design, assessment, veri?cation, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance of safety or process critical I&C Systems
• Knowledge of high integrity hardware or software-based control systems for industrial equipment
• Motivated team member with the ability to work to deadlines and communicate project progress
• Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders
• Committed to Continuous Professional Development

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