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Posted 21 July, 2026

EC&I Design Engineer

GPW Recruitment
Liverpool, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

EC&I Design Engineer Role Overview: * Develop EC&I design deliverables across the full project lifecycle (FEED through to detailed design and commissioning) for gas and industrial infrastructure projects * Produce electrical and instrumentation drawings, including SLDs, cable diagrams/schedules, loop diagrams, instrument hook-ups, control panel layouts, marshalling cabinets, and hazardous area layouts * Prepare and update P&IDs, equipment schedules, instrument indexes, and control system architecture documentation * Support control philosophies, cause & effect matrices, cable routing, and containment layouts * Provide technical support, including design calculations, equipment selection, vendor document review, and procurement input * Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, SIL assessments, and client meetings, providing technical support during installation and commissioning phases * Ensure compliance with industry standards, hazardous area requirements (ATEX/DSEAR), IEC standards, and company procedures while maintaining document control and quality assurance throughout projects Requirements: * HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Engineering, or related discipline * Proven experience producing EC&I design deliverables within gas, oil & gas, energy, or process industries * Strong knowledge of hazardous area installations and gas industry processes * Experience interpreting P&IDs, engineering specifications, and working across the full design lifecycle * Experience with industrial infrastructure, such as gas transmission, distribution, or processing facilities Technical Skills: * Proficient in AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical, with experience in EPLAN or AVEVA, desirable * Strong understanding of instrumentation systems, PLC/SCADA, control panel design, and electrical distribution * Knowledge of functional safety systems, field instrumentation, and hazardous area design Desirable: * Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering * Professional membership or working towards chartership * COMPEX awareness/certification or Functional Safety training * Experience within regulated utilities, gas storage, LNG, hydrogen, or similar sectors The Ideal Candidate: * Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and safety * Excellent communication and organisational skills * Able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams * Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage workload effectively * Flexible to travel to the site when required