Control & Automation Engineer

OSCABE LTD; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based environmental technology company is seeking an experienced Control & Automation Engineer to design and deliver innovative solutions for methane measurement and prevention technology. This hands-on role will involve developing control philosophies for pilot plants, ensuring accurate data integration, and leading site commissioning efforts. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years in control engineering, with a salary range of £43,700 – £50,500 depending on experience.

Benefits

Salary range of £43,700 – £50,500

Share options package

28 days annual leave

Generous training allowance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in control engineering for pilot plants.
• Hands-on experience building and commissioning control systems.
• Understanding of UK water industry standards and industrial safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop control philosophies and functional specifications.
• Commission plants ensuring compliance and reliability.
• Program PLCs and develop IIoT dashboards for remote monitoring.

Skills

Control engineering

PLC/SCADA programming

PID tuning

Industrial communication protocols

Instrumentation selection

AutoCAD or MS Visio

Vacuum systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Role Purpose

Join OSCABE in tackling climate change by capturing and preventing methane emissions. We are seeking an experienced Control & Automation Engineer to design and deliver innovative solutions for methane measurement and prevention technology. This hands‑on role owns the control system lifecycle, from concept through commissioning, and collaborates with a mission‑driven team.

Key Outcomes

• Develop and maintain control philosophies, functional specifications, and loop architectures for pilot plants and skids.
• Deliver operational P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams ready for fabrication.
• Ensure accurate field data integration into PLC/SCADA systems for safe and efficient operations.
• Commission plants with fully functional VSDs, instruments, and interlocks, ensuring compliance and reliability.
• Provide comprehensive operating and maintenance documentation for delivered systems.
• Program and integrate PLCs, configure telemetry, and develop IIoT dashboards for remote monitoring.
• Participate in HAZOP reviews, maintain safety registers, and ensure adherence to UK water industry standards.
• Lead site commissioning, troubleshoot systems, and enable remote access for diagnostics.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in control engineering for pilot plants, process skids, or modular systems.
• Proven hands‑on experience building and commissioning control systems (not limited to design only).
• Strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA programming, PID tuning, and industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT).
• Expertise in instrumentation selection and VSD commissioning.
• Ability to produce high‑quality engineering drawings using AutoCAD or MS Visio.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems and integration of pumps and sensors.
• Understanding of UK water industry standards, ATEX/IS compliance, and industrial safety practices.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with methane or biogas measurement systems.
• Knowledge of IIoT platforms, data governance, and cybersecurity standards.
• Exposure to HART communication and National Instruments DAQ systems.

Working Mode

• Based at OSCABE’s Cranfield office.
• Frequent site visits for commissioning and vendor meetings.
• Remote monitoring and configuration supported.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent professional experience).

Experience

• Control Engineering: Minimum 5 years (required).
• Wastewater or Oil & Gas: Minimum 1 year (preferred).
• Demonstrated portfolio of completed control system projects.

Benefits

• Salary: £43,700 – £50,500 (depending on experience).
• Share options package.
• 28 days annual leave.
• Generous training allowance.
• On‑site parking.

Work Authorisation

• Authorised to work in the United Kingdom (required).

Willingness to Travel

• Up to 50% travel for commissioning and site support.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].