Senior EC&I Designer - Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Altrad are currently on the lookout for a Senior EC&I Designer to join the business to provide input to project planning ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with asset priorities and produce design deliverables required for the role.

• Provide input to project planning as part of the project team for achieving the target and completion within the budget and schedule; ensuring that all engineering work is carried out in accordance with Asset priorities and schedules as set out in the project plan.
• Produce design deliverables required for the role and participate in design reviews and check and approve discipline documents also to check interdisciplinary documents where necessary.
• Producing documentation deliverables for inclusion in work packs, and or, design books on time to meet project deadlines for assigned packages and scopes of work.
• Resolve technical queries and ensure the resolution is satisfactory and ensure that all design changes are captured by the change control process.
• To be able to conduct site surveys.
• Generating Cable & Containment Routing Layouts, Cable Block Diagrams and Single Line Diagrams using the AutoCAD software package.
• Performing cable calculations using Trimble (Amtech), understanding the design parameters that are required.
• Using the Trimble software to interpret the output and report information.
• Identifying protective devices and understanding the discrimination of a power distribution network.
• Using Dialux lighting lux plot calculation software with an understanding of how to incorporate 3D models within these packages to generate working planes for the calculation of the lighting and emergency lighting lux levels.
• Capable of participating in Factory Acceptance Tests.

• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering with 5 years’ experience.
• Minimum of 5 years general design experience with a proven track record in the following project phases: FEED and Detailed Engineering (EPC).
• Self-starter and an ability to produce electrical deliverables with little input or guidance.
• Good understanding with respect to applicable international codes and standards and their application.
• Working knowledge of E3D modelling software.
• Experience of delivering the following deliverables - Substation design, Cable routing, Area classification layouts, Cable and MTO Schedules, Standard installation details, Lighting and earthing philosophies and layouts.
• Strong understanding of plant design and equipment layout and ability to coordinate with other discipline design groups to progress a joined-up plant design.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work in a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and engineering design programs.
• Leadership ability/skills with ability to delegate effectively.
• Understanding of British and common international standards and regulatory authority requirements in the Process & Energy Sector.

Altrad is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion for making a difference. Everyone is welcome to apply.