EC&I Project Engineering Consultant

Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation Project Engineering Consultant Position Type: Contract Location: West Yorkshire Categories: Engineering PM Group requires electrical, controls and instrumentation engineering support on a chemical manufacturing site in West Yorkshire. Responsibilities * Leading and developing electrical, controls and instrumentation elements of the project design. * Providing electrical, controls and instrumentation expertise and electrical technical guidance to the project team. * Designing and overseeing the installation and testing of instrumentation and controls systems through to handover. * Developing practical, cost effective engineering designs and taking full account of the many competing factors (technical, operational and economic). Focusing on C&I loop design, instrumentation panel design, instrumentation specification, control system interfaces, single cable calculations, PLC/DCS interface design, SIS design, instrumentation hazardous area design and installation, functional testing specification and advising, and proposing E&I solutions. * Designing and overseeing the installation and testing of electrical systems through to handover. * Creating cost estimates and ensuring electrical, controls and instrumentation elements of the project are delivered on schedule and within budget. * Creating tender documentation, working through the tender process, engaging potential electrical, controls and instrumentation suppliers/contractors and providing in-depth tender analysis on bid returns. * Updating key stakeholders on electrical, controls and instrumentation progress. * Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings. * Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors. * Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors. * Attending and overseeing testing on site and off site. * Working alongside third party contractors and offering input into electrical and instrumentation design and installation. * Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required. * Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols. * General improvement, quality design, and risk management for electrical, controls and instrumentation elements of the project. * Developing engineering standards that support project delivery. * Other responsibilities in-keeping with the electrical, controls and instrumentation engineering role. Qualifications * Candidates must have proven experience of working as an electrical, controls and instrumentation engineer on multiple projects. * Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential, as is knowledge of optimization, reliability, improvement works, route cause analysis, and operational projects. * Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus a multi-disciplined engineering team. * The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders. * Candidates should hold a degree in electrical, electronic, automation, or other related engineering discipline, or HNC alongside demonstrable experience