Contract E&I Systems Engineer, Enderby, Leicestershire, and work from home

Work from home available 2 days per week.
6-12 months contract role, hourly or daily rate commensurate with experience.
Global engineering business operating within the process control, gas transmission, biogas, and renewables industry sectors.

This is a contract role for a Systems Architect / Systems Engineer with a strong Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) background to take ownership of system architecture and design. This role is critical in ensuring each project meets functional, technical, and safety requirements. A core responsibility of the role is to produce clear, technically sound Functional Design Specifications (FDS) that form the blueprint for build and commissioning.

Your background as an Contract E&I Systems Engineer:

Proven experience as a Systems Architect, Systems Engineer, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer, E&I Engineer or similar technical / engineering role in industrial automation or process control.
Strong background in Electrical & Instrumentation engineering.
Experience in gas systems, gas control stations, gas metering, or related control plant or equipment is highly desirable.
Solid understanding of control philosophies, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and I/O schedules.
Proficiency with relevant design and documentation tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in writing technical documentation.

The Contract E&I Systems Engineer job will involve:

Develop and maintain the Functional Design Specification (FDS).
Define system architecture, including control systems, instrumentation, and electrical interfaces.
Collaborate closely with E&I Engineers, Project Managers, and Mechanical Engineers to ensure integrated solutions.
Lead technical discussions with clients and internal teams.
Ensure designs comply with industry regulations, safety standards, and client specifications.
Support commissioning and handover of completed systems.

This Contract E&I Systems Engineer job is commutable from Leicester, Narborough, Lutterworth, Hinckley, Coventry, Rugby, Loughborough, Derby, Melton Mowbray, Nuneaton, Coalville, Ashby.

To apply, please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

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This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.