Principal EC&I Engineer
Whitehaven (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in office)
Contract - 12 Months
Rate - £65 per hour
We are seeking an experienced Principal EC&I Engineer to lead the design, development, and delivery of EC&I solutions across complex, safety-critical projects. This role is heavily design-focused, requiring ownership of electrical power system studies, protection design, and technical assurance, ensuring all outputs meet regulatory, safety, and engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design Leadership & Delivery
- Lead the design and development of EC&I systems, ensuring solutions are technically robust, compliant, and fit for purpose.
- Own and maintain the electrical power system model (ETAP or equivalent) to support design development and validation.
- Produce and review key design deliverables including fault level calculations, protection coordination studies, and arc flash risk assessments.
- Ensure all designs align with relevant standards, specifications, and best practice.
- Act as the technical authority for power distribution and protection design.
- Lead the design and analysis of 11kV and 400V electrical systems and substations.
- Carry out and review unit protection schemes (differential and high impedance).
- Support the wider design team with power system expertise, ensuring integration across disciplines.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering design standards and procedures.
Design Assurance & Reviews
- Act as Lead Design Engineer, overseeing design reviews, technical queries, and formal design approvals.
- Ensure all engineering outputs meet required levels of design assurance, safety, and quality.
- Identify and mitigate design risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Technical Support & Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide expert design support and guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Act as the primary technical interface for all EC&I design‑related matters.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Mentor engineers in design best practice and technical development.
- Promote a strong design culture focused on quality, compliance, and innovation.
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of BS EN 60909 fault calculations within a design environment.
- Experience using power system modelling software (e.g., ETAP or equivalent) for design and analysis.
- Proven experience in designing power distribution and protection systems (11kV & 400V).
- Experience in substation design and electrical infrastructure upgrades.
- Strong understanding of design for ageing assets and system integration.
- Experience developing and reviewing detailed engineering design documentation.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within highly regulated or safety‑critical design environments.
- Familiarity with tools such as Trimble, ERACS, and DigSilent.
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 and SCADA system design.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards.
Qualifications
- Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.
- HNC/HND with significant relevant design experience.
- Requires security clearance.
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