Senior E & I Designer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior E&I Designer for a 12-month onshore contract based in Aberdeen. This role focuses on executing brownfield modification projects within a drilling facilities environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering Execution

• Deliver E&I design packages for complex brownfield modifications on drilling facilities.
• Produce and check deliverables including block diagrams, termination schedules, and cable schedules.
• Update existing asset drawings, loop diagrams, and hazardous area classification layouts.
• Ensure all designs comply with client specifications, industry codes, and UKCS regulations.

Project Collaboration & Safety

• Interface closely with the Lead E&I Engineer to ensure technical integrity and budget compliance.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and piping disciplines to prevent design clashes.
• Participate in design reviews, safety audits, and risk assessments (HAZOP/HAZID).

Surveys & Site Support

• Prepare comprehensive scopes of work for offshore and onshore site surveys.
• Occasional offshore travel may be required to execute surveys and verify data.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Experience in E&I design within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proven track record working on brownfield modification projects in the North Sea.
• Extensive exposure to drilling facilities and top-side drilling systems.
• High proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Intergraph SmartPlant, or AVEVA).

Certification & Compliance

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Valid offshore survival certification (BOSIET/FOET, MIST, and OGUK Medical) is highly preferred.