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Principal EC&I Engineer

Sunderland, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-23 → 2026-07-31

Core

Provide technical leadership for complex Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) systems and projects in regulated industries.

Role type

Principal EC&I Engineer

Builds

Complex EC&I systems for high-impact infrastructure programmes

Domain

Nuclear and high-hazard industrial engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

EC&I engineering expertise, control systems design (V-cycle), configuration management, project lifecycle management, technical reporting, team mentorship, compliance with BS7671/IEC 61508/CDM

Preferred skills

Nuclear or high-hazard industry experience, Safety Instrumented Systems knowledge, ONR Licence Conditions familiarity, BIM-enabled project experience, electrical design calculations, embedded control systems, HAZOP/HAZID/FMECA processes, obsolescence management

Technologies

BS7671, IEC 61508, CDM Regulations, Machinery Directive, V-cycle, BIM

Responsibilities

Lead EC&I engineering delivery for complex systems, chair design reviews, ensure compliance with safety standards, mentor engineering teams, act as technical interface for clients, drive process improvements

Seniority

Principal, technical leadership & mentorship

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