Control & Safety System Engineer (ICSS)

Anotech; Nanterre; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anotech, a subsidiary of ALTEN, seeks a Senior ICSS Engineer to lead control and safety system activities for major Oil & Gas projects across onshore and offshore environments.

You will develop DCS/SIS specifications, review ICSS architectures, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, and support validation of Fire & Gas systems, ensuring compliance with quality standards and project procedures. Fluent English required; international collaboration expected.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Automation, Control Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in Control & Safety Systems within Oil & Gas.
• Experience on both onshore and offshore projects preferred.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update technical specifications for DCS and SIS systems.
• Prepare and review ICSS architectures.
• Participate in Basic and Detailed Engineering studies for control and safety systems.
• Coordinate interfaces with other disciplines, suppliers, partners, and subcontractors.
• Support validation activities related to installation of Control, Safety, and Fire & Gas systems.
• Prepare and review functional documentation (Control Narratives, Cause & Effect Matrices, Logic Diagrams).
• Participate in Functional Safety studies.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, quality requirements and engineering best practices.
• Report progress and technical issues to the Discipline Lead.

Skills

DCS & SIS expertise

ICSS knowledge

Fire & Gas knowledge

ISA standards familiarity

Excellent reporting

Education

Engineering degree in Automation or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for experiencedControl & Safety System Engineers to support the development and execution of engineering activities related to Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) on major Oil & Gas projects.

The successful candidates will participate in both Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering phases, ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.

• Develop and/or update technical specifications for DCS and SIS systems.
• Prepare and review Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) architectures.
• Participate in Basic and Detailed Engineering studies related to control and safety systems.
• Coordinate internal and external interfaces with engineering disciplines, suppliers, partners, and subcontractors.
• Support validation activities related to the installation of Control, Safety, and Fire & Gas systems.
• Prepare and review functional documentation, including: Functional Analyses Control Narratives Cause & Effect Matrices Logic Diagrams
• Participate in Functional Safety studies.
• Ensure compliance with project procedures, quality requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Report engineering progress and technical issues to the Discipline Lead.
• Engineering degree in Automation, Control Systems, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Control & Safety Systems within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of: DCS (Distributed Control Systems) SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems) ICSS (Integrated Control & Safety Systems) Fire & Gas Systems (F&G)
• Experience with both onshore and offshore projects is preferred.
• Proven experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Oil & Gas Control & Safety Systems.
• Good knowledge of industrial processes and Fire & Gas applications.
• Familiarity with ISA standards (ISA 5.1 / 5.2 / 5.3 / 5.4 / 5.5 / 5.6).
• Knowledge of IEC 61511 and IEC 62443 standards.
• Functional Safety certification (TÜV, QUALI-SIL, or equivalent) is considered an advantage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio).
• Excellent technical reporting and documentation skills.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and within international teams.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and project deadlines.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Additional Requirements

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project quality assurance procedures and engineering deliverables.

Preferred Profile: Senior ICSS Engineer with extensive experience in Control, Safety, Functional Safety, and Fire & Gas systems within large-scale Oil & Gas projects.

A subsidiary of ALTEN, Anotech provides complementary expertise in project execution and operational engineering to optimize schedules, budgets, and quality. Specializing in high-CAPEX energy projects, we support major clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from strategic planning to deployment. With a presence in more than 30 countries, including Houston, the Netherlands, Dubai, Singapore, and Shanghai, we support in operating effectively in complex, multicultural environments, delivering large-scale energy projects with efficiency and reliability.