EC&I Engineer

Location: Warrington, England, gb

Company Description

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

What will you be doing? 

As a EC&I Engineer you will join a team in Warrington to support our activities within the Nuclear Sector. We are looking for EC&I Engineers will have a strong background in electrical, control, and instrumentation engineering, with experience in designing, developing, and maintaining systems across industrial or high-tech environments. These engineers should be familiar with the industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Translate high-level requirements into detailed technical specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as IEC 61513, IEC 61227, and IEC 61508.
• Create detailed designs for electrical, control, and instrumentation systems, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and layouts.
• Collaborate with vendors to source and manage equipment, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and timelines.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proficient in relevant design and simulation tools (e.g., ETAP, EPLAN)
• Knowledge of grid codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Background in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering
• Experience working on industrial or safety-critical projects
• PLC programming and fault-finding (Siemens, Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Schneider)
• SCADA / HMI development and commissioning
• Control panel design, wiring diagrams and schematics
• Instrumentation selection, calibration and loop checking
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Understanding of control systems and PID loops
• Experience with low voltage electrical systems.
• Exposure to hazardous or regulated environments (defence, energy, oil & gas, nuclear)
• Site commissioning and testing experience
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong documentation and reporting skills

Additional Information

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.