Control System Engineer in Basingstoke

RSE is recruiting Control System Engineers across our business to join us in delivering solutions to the Water industry, based out of our Basingstoke office. You’ll be involved in the development, commissioning and support of automation and control systems solutions as well as automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation, testing and start-up assistance.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Be responsible for the appropriate planning and carrying out of intrusive surveys on live control systems. You will identify and manage the risks associated with these surveys.
• Detailed design proposals that establish the scope of work required for new build and ICA refurbishment projects.
• Define the control system hardware and software requirements.
• Assist the electrical engineers with the development of robust Control Systems Architectures utilising appropriate technology in accordance with Client, WIMES and industrial standards.
• Provide specialist ICA assistance to the Engineer during the development of the Control Philosophy.
• Define the project Software Testing strategy and ensure appropriate time and resources are allocated.
• Be responsible for identifying the programme requirements to deliver Control System elements to achieve the project milestone dates.
• Develop detailed Functional Design Specifications and associated schedules from the agreed Control Philosophy in accordance with the Company’s Quality procedures.
• Implementation of robust change control during the entire project lifecycle.
• Develop the Factory Acceptance Test Documentation.
• Fully document, resolve and re-test any defects identified during testing.
• Provide specialist control system assistance to the Commissioning Teams within the workshop and on site in conjunction with the RSE PM.
• Carry out Site Acceptance Testing of the Control System against the SAT document.

What Do You Need?

• HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with particular emphasis in electrical, mechanical, electronic, or automation.
• Have proven ability in the design and commissioning of control and electrical systems associated with process automation, preferably in the Hydro power and Water sector.
• Detailed experience in the development of Control Systems solutions using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and HMI/SCADA and Telemetry Systems in the process control environment using one or more of the following manufacturers: Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi.
• Experienced working knowledge of Profibus, ProfNet, Ethernet, Modbus and DH+ systems.
• Experienced in integration and modification into existing systems PLC control systems in a ‘live’ environment.
• Have a strong working knowledge of process systems, P&AID control and loop tuning.
• Working knowledge and an understanding of electrical schematics.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel, including regular site working.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What RSE Offer:

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal).
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Professional Fees Paid.
• Employee Discount Platform.
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.