Control Systems Engineer (C&I)
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Control Systems Engineer (C&I)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - Up to £65 per hour - Remote (occasional travel to Manchester, London, Newcastle, Glasgow) - 6-month contract
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer with a strong systems engineering background to support major projects across the energy sector. This includes power generation, CCGT, utilities, oil & gas, and process industries. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in technically demanding environments and has hands-on experience delivering advanced control system solutions for large-scale energy assets. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in control system architecture, control philosophy development, and control narrative preparation, alongside experience working with leading Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Control Narratives, Control Philosophy documents, and Functional Logic Specifications for energy-sector automation systems
- Design robust control system network architectures, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and redundant industrial networks
- Lead or support system configuration, testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning, and operational optimisation activities
- Interface with OEMs, EPC contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams on system design, upgrades, migrations, and modernisation projects
- Develop and maintain system backup strategies and cybersecurity policies, ensuring compliance with relevant instrumentation and energy-sector standards
- Produce high-quality technical documentation, engineering reports, and change management records
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in C&I control systems within power plants, CCGT, utilities, oil & gas, or process industries
- Experience working with a major EPC contractor on complex FEED or detailed design projects
- Strong understanding of P&IDs, Cause & Effect diagrams, and industrial control strategies
- Hands-on knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, and Ethernet/IP
- Experience with OPC UA for system integration and data exchange
- Familiarity with DCS, ESD, and F&G systems
- Understanding of IEC 62443 cybersecurity principles and their application in critical infrastructure
Desirable Experience
- Experience with leading DCS platforms such as Emerson Ovation, Emerson DeltaV, or Siemens SPPA-T3000
- Previous involvement in large-scale infrastructure or energy transition programmes
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to engineering quality and safety
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex, high-value energy projects supporting critical national infrastructure and the ongoing energy transition. The role offers a flexible working arrangement, exposure to leading-edge technologies, and involvement in major engineering programmes across the UK.