C&I Engineer

C&I Engineer
Southeast based
Up to 70k

Key Responsibilities:

• Specify and approve field instrumentation and control equipment
• Support installation and commissioning of new systems to enhance existing control and instrumentation infrastructure
• Maintain and optimise SCADA systems to improve operational efficiency and performance
• Identify process control issues and develop effective control strategies in collaboration with engineering and operations teams
• Provide technical support and fault diagnosis across DCS, SCADA, and PLC systems
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure project delivery
• Perform routine system maintenance including backups, disaster recovery planning/testing, and system diagnostics through log analysis
• Support response to unplanned outages and system failures
• Analyse operational data and produce technical reports with findings and recommendations
• Engage with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and regulatory bodies where required
• Manage procurement of control and instrumentation equipment
• Develop and update testing procedures
• Contribute to the design of hardware and software functional specifications for automation systems
• Support development of technical proposals and maintain system documentation and data libraries
• Prepare and review engineering documentation such as scopes of work, schematics, network diagrams, I/O schedules, and loop drawings
• Review control system designs (including PLC, DCS, SIS, and SCADA architectures)
• Assist with commissioning activities, including preparation of documentation and on-site support
• Participate in technical reviews such as P&IDs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, FATs, and SATs

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5-10 years' relevant industry experience in control and instrumentation engineering
• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent with strong practical experience
• Hands-on experience with field instrumentation and system integration
• Strong background in industrial control systems design, maintenance, and troubleshooting (PLC, SCADA, DCS, SIS)
• Experience with industrial communication networks and protocols (e.g. Modbus, Profibus, Industrial Ethernet)
• Proven experience in commissioning and fault finding on-site
• Experience supervising installation and commissioning activities
• Familiarity with FAT and SAT processes
• Strong IT skills
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (e.g. hazardous area compliance and major hazard regulations)
• Awareness of industry standards such as BS 7671, BS EN 60079, and functional safety standards
• Understanding of emerging technologies in automation and control

Desirable Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or similar)
• Membership of a relevant professional institution
• Experience with SCADA platforms and industrial control systems from major vendors
• Exposure to PLC/SCADA/DCS programming
• Knowledge of industrial networking, cybersecurity, and system architecture
• Experience with server environments, virtualisation, and network management
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (e.g. IEC 62443)
• Experience configuring and managing firewalls
• Knowledge of industrial protocols and OPC interfaces
• Experience supporting Windows Server environments and hardware
• Experience reviewing control system hardware and software designs