EC&I Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Design Engineer (EC&I)

Location: 100% Remote (Work from Anywhere in the UK)

Contract Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract (With Strong Potential to Extend)

Contract Rate: £55ph (Outside IR35)

Hours: Flexible - 40 hours per week ideally, but also open to part-time/flexible arrangements for people with the required skills

Start Date: August 2025

Sectors: Water, Oil & Gas, Power, Chemical, Process (Hazardous Areas - ATEX / DSEAR)

Job Overview:

Why This Role? - What's In It for You

100% remote working - no requirement to attend site or office

Flexible hours - open to both full-time and part-time working arrangements

Autonomy and trust - ideal for self-starters used to working independently

Long-term opportunity - initial 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension

Diverse, safety-critical projects across high-hazard industries

Join a reputable engineering consultancy with a strong track record and repeat clients

Use your own tools - candidates must have their own CAD licences

Optional use of regional offices in Swansea or Pontefract if preferred

Competitive outside IR35 rate - £55 per hour

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled EC&I professional who wants the freedom of flexible, remote working while contributing to major industrial projects across the UK.

The Role

EC&I Partners are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer to deliver a range of high-impact design packages for a specialist consultancy working across ATEX/DSEAR-compliant environments.

You'll work on complex industrial projects in sectors such as water, oil & gas, power, chemical, and general process, producing detailed and compliant design documentation using industry-standard software. The role is fully remote and best suited to candidates who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deliver EC&I engineering packages to ATEX/DSEAR standards

Produce and manage technical drawings using AutoCAD, Amtech/Trimble, and EPLAN

Specify and design LV electrical distribution, instrumentation, and control systems

Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and third parties to develop effective and compliant solutions

Participate in remote design reviews and drive continuous improvement in design practices

Ensure all documentation aligns with functional safety and electrical regulations

Contribute to client-facing discussions and technical meetings where needed

Manage your workload independently in a remote-first environment

Required Skills and Experience

Experience delivering electrical and instrumentation design packages in ATEX/DSEAR environments

Strong background in hazardous industries such as water, oil & gas, power, chemical, or process sectors

Proficient in technical drawing and system specification

Capable of remote working and managing deadlines independently

Able to interpret and produce detailed technical diagrams and documentation

Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with clients and stakeholders

Comfortable working in a self-directed role without micromanagement

Software Proficiency

AutoCAD - essential

Amtech / Trimble - strongly preferred

EPLAN - desirable

Must have access to own licences for relevant software

Certifications and Qualifications

CompEx EX12 (Designers Certificate) - essential