EC&I Project Engineer

Dahlia Recruitment • Contract • 1m ago

Dahlia Recruitment Renewables are partnered with a fast growing Engineering Consultancy business to recruit for a number of EC&I Engineers to work on fast paced projects. We will review applications from 18 months industry experience to Senior candidates. The company offer a fantastic working culture and competitive salary and benefits package.

About the company

The business is an engineering and innovation company delivering advanced solutions across the UK energy sector, with a strong focus on biomethane injection, gas quality compliance, and low-carbon infrastructure. They work closely with gas network operators, developers, and asset owners to accelerate the deployment of renewable gas and decarbonisation technologies.

Projects combine practical engineering delivery with innovation, often solving complex integration challenges between process plant, control systems, and gas network requirements.

Role Overview

We are seeking an EC&I Design Engineer to support the design and delivery of biomethane and renewable gas projects across the UK. The role will focus on electrical, control, and instrumentation design for grid injection facilities, blending applications, carbon capture and associated infrastructure.

You will play a key role in developing design packages from concept through detailed design and into construction support, working closely with multidisciplinary engineers, clients, and suppliers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants to contribute to the energy transition while working in a technically varied and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

Develop EC&I designs, including:
Electrical distribution systems
Control system architecture
Instrumentation selection and specification
Hazardous area equipment selection (ATEX/DSEAR)
Produce and review engineering documentation including:
Block cable diagrams
Loop drawings
Instrument schedules
Cable schedules
Control philosophies
Cause & effect matrices
Functional design specifications
Panel layouts and wiring diagrams
Support the development and revision of:
P&IDs
Hazardous area classification drawings
Site layouts and equipment interfaces

Project Delivery

Provide technical input across project lifecycle stages:
Feasibility and concept design
FEED
Detailed design
Construction and commissioning support
Liaise with clients, gas network operators, and third-party vendors.
Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
Assist with commissioning and troubleshooting activities when required.

Compliance & Standards

Ensure designs comply with relevant standards and regulations, including:
IGEM standards (where applicable)
BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)
ATEX/DSEAR requirements
Functional safety principles (IEC 61508 / 61511 awareness desirable)
Contribute to technical assurance and design reviews (HAZOP, SIL, etc.).

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Support development of new technologies and standardised solutions for biomethane injection.
Contribute to internal engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
Engage with R&D and innovation projects where applicable.

Skills & Experience

Essential