At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement cutting-edge electrical and control systems for a pioneering hydrogen pilot plant.
- Company: Join an innovative startup focused on sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: High impact role, autonomy, and the chance to work with industry experts.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to senior leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the energy transition while tackling practical engineering challenges.
- Qualifications: 5 years' experience in electrical or automation engineering, with strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Brightsmith are pleased to partner with an innovative Hydrogen company developing pilot-scale sustainable process technologies. This hands-on role will focus on the design, implementation, and operation of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for a first-of-a-kind pilot plant. Working closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will support automation, sensor integration, commissioning, safety systems, and process scale-up activities. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys practical engineering challenges within a fast-paced startup environment.
What's in it for you:
- High impact role - You will play a key role in building and testing a First-of-its-Kind plant, and supporting the transition from early-stage development and beyond into larger scale commercialisation.
- Technology – You’ll have the opportunity to become an expert in the team’s patented technology, and work alongside some of the best in the industry.
- Autonomy and flexibility - Working within a team with a horizontal structure, you’ll have a lot of exposure to senior leadership, and enjoy the chance to make a meaningful impact in the energy transition.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Develop PLC/IPC automation and control routines and integrate sensors, safety interlocks, and data acquisition systems.
- Support pilot plant build, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operation, contributing to system reliability scale-up activities.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Requirements:
Essential:
- 5 years’ experience in electrical, controls, instrumentation, or automation engineering.
- Experience within industrial, manufacturing, process, or chemical environments.
- PLC/IPC programming and industrial automation experience.
- Knowledge of UK engineering regulations and standards.
- Experience with industrial process instrumentation and control hardware.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a startup environment.
Desirable:
- Siemens, Allen-Bradley, PLC, DCS, or SCADA experience.
- Electrochemical, energy, or pilot plant experience.
- IIoT, Python, JavaScript, or Node-RED experience.
- Startup or scale-up environment experience.
If this role sounds like you, please apply below or reach out directly at a.knight@brightsmithgroup.com
Locations
Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer - Clean Energy / PLC / Controls / IPC / ACDC in City of London, London employer: Brightsmith
Brightsmith is an exceptional employer for those passionate about clean energy and innovative technologies. With a focus on practical engineering challenges in a dynamic startup environment, employees enjoy autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while contributing to groundbreaking projects. The company fosters a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and expertise in cutting-edge technologies, making it an ideal place for engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the energy transition.
