EC&I Engineer
Job description
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Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Galloway Hydros, Dumfries & Galloway
Permanent, full time
£63,551 - £73,567 + bonus & benefits
Closing date: 21 May
About the role:
The role will require you to manage routine inspection and maintenance of all systems to ensure that our Hydro power stations meet all statutory and legislative requirements and remain efficient and reliable to maximise opportunities for commercial running.
This will include supporting the design and implementation of inspection and monitoring plans for short-, medium- and long-term asset integrity of all electrical plant, control systems, instruments & associated systems.
You’ll also provide essential input into E, C&I projects from project identification, initiation, development and tendering through to delivery processes.
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll have a strong background in Electrical/ C&I Engineering. Previous experience in Hydro or the wider power generation sector would be ideal. You’ll also hold an HNC in Electrical or C&I Engineering. A NEBOSH or IOSH certificate in Health & Safety or equivalent would also be beneficial. You’ll need highly developed communications and negotiation skills and be able to form effective working relationships and persuade others to help solve problems.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
Private Healthcare
SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
Personal accident cover
Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.
How to apply:
Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey. If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news.
We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email
We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.
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⭐ Highlight your HNC in Electrical or C&I Engineering prominently as this is specifically mentioned as essential
📊 Quantify your maintenance experience: 'Managed routine inspections across 8 hydro stations, achieving 99.2% uptime'
🌐 Emphasise any hydro or power generation sector experience as the advert states this would be 'ideal'
🎯 Showcase your NEBOSH or IOSH certification if you have it, as this is listed as beneficial
🤝 Demonstrate your communication and negotiation skills with specific examples of forming working relationships
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- •Managed routine inspection programmes across 12 electrical control systems, achieving 98.5% statutory compliance and reducing unplanned downtime by 23%
- •Led asset integrity planning for medium-term maintenance schedules covering £2.8M of electrical plant, delivering projects 15% under budget
- •Developed monitoring plans for instrumentation systems serving 8 power generation units, improving efficiency metrics by 12% over 18 months
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Drax's commitment to becoming the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals aligns perfectly with my passion for renewable energy engineering, which is why I am applying for the EC&I Engineer position at your Galloway Hydros facility. My HNC in Electrical Engineering and experience with control systems and instrumentation make me well-suited to manage the routine inspection and maintenance of your hydro power stations.
My background in electrical plant maintenance and statutory compliance has prepared me to ensure your facilities meet all legislative requirements whilst maximising commercial running opportunities. I have developed strong skills in asset integrity planning and project delivery processes that would directly support your E, C&I projects from identification through to completion.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you approach developing inspection and monitoring plans for electrical plant in a hydro power station?
- ›What statutory and legislative requirements are most critical for hydro power generation facilities?
- ›Describe your experience with control systems and instrumentation in power generation environments
- ›How do you ensure asset integrity across short, medium and long-term planning horizons?
- ›What project delivery processes have you used for E, C&I projects from initiation to completion?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to persuade colleagues to help solve a complex engineering problem
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage competing priorities in maintenance planning
- ›Give an example of how you've built effective working relationships with external stakeholders
- ›Tell me about a time when you identified a potential safety or compliance issue and how you addressed it
- ›Describe a challenging project you managed from identification through to delivery
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to persuade colleagues to help solve a complex engineering problem
Describe a situation where you had to manage competing priorities in maintenance planning