EC&I Systems Engineer
Location: Teesside / Middlesbrough
Working Pattern: Primarily office and site-based, with UK travel
Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced EC&I Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering electrical, control, instrumentation and automation solutions across the process industries.
This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone with a strong controls, automation and systems engineering background who is comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial requirements and design through to testing, commissioning and start-up.
You will work across a variety of client projects, collaborating with engineering teams and customers while having the autonomy to manage your own work packages.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver control and automation work packages from concept and design through to FAT, SAT and site commissioning.
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including URS, FDS/SDS, Cause & Effect, I/O lists, P&ID mark-ups, cable schedules, loop diagrams and test documentation.
- Configure and program PLC, DCS and SCADA/HMI systems, with experience of platforms such as Siemens PCS 7, TIA Portal, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, WinCC, Aveva or iFIX highly relevant.
- Carry out system integration, panel specification and interface definition across electrical, instrumentation and IT/OT networks.
- Plan and execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, loop checks and plant start-up activities.
- Lead fault-finding, optimisation and troubleshooting on customer sites.
- Apply relevant functional safety and industry standards, including IEC 61511/61508 and ATEX/DSEAR.
- Contribute to HAZOP/LOPA activities and wider engineering reviews.
- Estimate and plan engineering tasks, provide progress updates and support change control.
- Where required, contribute technical input to proposals and customer discussions.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and technical documentation.
About You
- A degree or equivalent experience in EC&I, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control & Automation or a related discipline.
- Approximately 5-10+ years' relevant experience within control systems, automation or EC&I engineering.
- Experience within process industries, such as chemical, petrochemical, energy, pharmaceutical, food or similar environments.
- Hands-on experience with at least one major PLC/DCS platform, ideally Siemens or Rockwell.
- Strong understanding of EC&I engineering deliverables and the full project lifecycle.
- Proven experience of commissioning, FAT/SAT and start-up within live plant environments.
- Working knowledge of relevant engineering and safety standards.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a small engineering team.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK.
- The right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience
- Experience across multiple PLC/DCS vendor platforms.
- Knowledge of OT networking and cybersecurity.
- Panel design/specification experience.
- Familiarity with EPLAN or AutoCAD.
- Exposure to functional safety activities, including SIL determination and verification.
- Experience within regulated industries and familiarity with GAMP 5.
- Previous experience managing contractors or leading site activities.
- Site safety passports such as CCNSG.
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EC&I Systems Engineer in North East employer: NES Group Ltd
At NES Fircroft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through structured training and mentorship programmes, alongside flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. With exciting travel opportunities and a global network of over 45 offices, we empower our team to thrive in their careers while making meaningful connections in the recruitment industry.
