Principal EC&I Engineer

ASSYSTEM

About The Position

As a Principal EC&I Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering some of our most exciting and complex projects. You’ll provide technical leadership across Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) disciplines, supporting a diverse portfolio of high-impact programmes.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering (or HNC/HND with significant experience)
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Membership with the IET (or working toward Chartered status)
10+ years in EC&I engineering within regulated industries
Strong expertise across EC&I disciplines, with specialism in at least two areas
Experience across full project lifecycle phases
Knowledge of control systems design (V-cycle, verification & validation)
Experience with configuration and documentation management
Proven collaboration with project management teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in nuclear or high-hazard industries
Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems & functional safety standards
Familiarity with ONR Licence Conditions
Experience with BIM-enabled projects
Electrical design, calculations & EMC assessment knowledge
Software, hardware, or embedded control systems experience
Understanding of HAZOP, HAZID, FMECA processes
Experience with obsolescence management

Responsibilities

Lead EC&I engineering delivery for complex systems and projects
Act as Lead Engineer on large-scale projects and support project planning
Chair design reviews and lead technical discussions
Prepare and present technical reports and presentations
Ensure compliance with standards such as BS7671, IEC 61508, CDM Regulations & Machinery Directive
Prioritise and enforce Health, Safety & Environmental requirements
Support project cost, schedule, and quality delivery
Contribute to tenders, including technical and risk assessments
Lead, mentor, and supervise engineering teams
Set objectives, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback
Support collaboration across disciplines and stakeholders
Guide and develop junior engineers
Act as the technical interface between clients and internal teams
Support design reviews and resolve technical queries
Represent the business in technical communications
Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives
Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices
Contribute to QMS procedures and compliance