Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a dynamic role in the design and instrumentation of process plants? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise drives project success from concept to handover?
Our client, a leader in engineering solutions for the food, beverage, personal care, and homecare industries, is seeking a Senior Electrical (EC&I) Engineer to join their team in Warrington. If you’re passionate about electrical control systems, instrumentation, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Senior Electrical Engineer
Requirements:

• HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with relevant industry experience.
• 5+ years in electrical process system design, review, and engineering.
• Strong experience in control panel design, testing, and hazardous area compliance (ATEX).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD & Microsoft Office.
• Expertise in control systems (Siemens/Rockwell) and industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet, AS-i, Ethernet).
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature, weight systems) and suppliers like Endress & Hauser, IFM, Siemens, and Mettler Toledo.
• Ability to generate electrical drawings, schedules, and project documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• UK Driving Licence (site visits required).

Senior Electrical Engineer
Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Professional development opportunities in a growing industry.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on innovation.
• Travel opportunities for site surveys and commissioning.

Senior Electrical Engineer
Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical & instrumentation specifications for process plants.
• Collaborate with process engineers and suppliers to define instrumentation requirements.
• Support sales with proposal preparation and cost estimation.
• Oversee control panel manufacturing, testing, and approval.
• Design electrical loop diagrams, cable routes, and layouts.
• Configure and commission instruments, VSDs, and control networks.
• Assist with site power-up, I/O testing, and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area regulations (ATEX).
• Manage project documentation and handover to clients.

If you’re a proactive and technically skilled Electrical Engineer ready to take on a senior role in a forward-thinking company, apply now!
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