EC&I Engineer

Senior EC&I Engineer

Location: Bolton

Salary: DEO £60,000.00 +

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent or Contract

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to support a key client in Bolton, specialising in the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated door and access systems.

This is a technically focused role acting as a central point for Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) activities. You will work on a diverse range of systems—from pedestrian automatic doors to large industrial and safety-critical doorsets within nuclear, defence, transport, and other high-hazard environments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Design

• Lead EC&I design activities across automated door and access control systems.




• Design and develop wiring schematics.




• Design and develop control panels and assemblies.




• Design and develop cable schedules.




• Produce detailed EC&I drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.




• Ensure systems comply with required Performance Levels (PL) or SIL ratings.




• Use SISTEMA to analyse and verify safety-related control systems (SRP/CS).

Project & Site Delivery

• Conduct site visits to assess existing installations and define modification requirements.




• Support installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance activities.




• Provide fault diagnosis and troubleshooting support to site teams.




• Assist with Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and project scoping.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a focal point between Mechanical Engineers, Project teams, Subcontractors, External stakeholders and clients.




• Support multi-disciplinary integration across departments.




• Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure successful project delivery.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with Machinery Directive.




• Ensure compliance with UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations.




• Ensure compliance with Relevant British and ISO standards.




• Review, check, and technically verify EC&I drawings and documentation.




• Carry out approval responsibilities in line with company processes.




• Contribute to Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), including raising and resolving issues.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain flexibility to support project deadlines, including overtime where required.




• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role and seniority level.

Qualification

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).

Proven Experience

• Automated doors, access systems, or similar electro-mechanical systems.




• Strong understanding of electrical systems and control circuits.




• Fault-finding and diagnostics.




• Experience interpreting electrical schematics and drawings.




• Ability to independently design compliant EC&I systems.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with BS EN 16005 (Pedestrian Doors), BS EN 12453, BS EN 60204, BS 7671 and other relevant standards.




• Experience producing EC&I documentation, reports, and specifications.




• Experience performing engineering calculations (manual and software-based).




• Competence with AutoCAD 2D and/or Inventor 3D.




• Understanding of motors, gearboxes, clutch/brake systems, sensors and safety devices, variable speed drives (VSDs), PLCs and programmable safety systems.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with roller shutters, sectional doors, industrial sliding doors, or powered access systems.




• Experience in safety-critical sectors (nuclear, defence, heavy industry).




• Knowledge of safety PLCs, interlock systems, emergency release mechanisms, VFDs.




• Experience using SISTEMA for PL calculations.




• ECS/CSCS card.




• Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to obtain.

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