Control & Instrumentation Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks an Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineer to deliver smart automation solutions. You will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of control systems across various industrial and water sector sites, ensuring high-quality project delivery. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Ongoing training

Career development support

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Electrical or Control Engineering.
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation and control systems.
• Familiarity with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Commission and maintain control systems on industrial process equipment.
• Work from technical documentation like wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Collaborate with project teams for safe project delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Engineering

Health & Safety

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Motor starters

VSDs

Industrial control networks

Job description

Job Description

Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) Engineer

Are you an ICA Engineer with a passion for delivering smart automation and control systems? We're looking for a motivated individual to join a well-established engineering firm working at the heart of infrastructure and environmental projects.

As an ICA Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the installation, modification, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical and control systems across industrial and water sector sites across the South West. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality automation solutions, supporting everything from pumping stations to treatment facilities.

You’ll be involved with a wide range of systems including:

• Motor control centres (MCCs) and bespoke control panels
• PLCs, HMIs, and telemetry systems
• Analogue and digital signal processing
• Industrial networking
• Electrical installations in line with BS7671

Key Responsibilities of the Instrumentation, Control & Automation Engineer include:

• Commission and maintain control systems and instrumentation on industrial process equipment (pumps, motors, dosing units, flow/pressure/temp sensors, etc.)
• Work from a range of technical documentation (wiring diagrams, P&IDs, schematics)
• Collaborate with internal project teams and clients to ensure safe, efficient, and technically sound project delivery
• Provide support throughout the project lifecycle—from site surveys to handover

What We’re Looking For

• Strong foundation in Electrical or Control Engineering (HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation and control systems
• Familiarity with PLCs, motor starters, VSDs, and industrial control networks
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (IET)
• CSCS or ECS certification
• Experience in following health & safety best practices

What’s in it for You

• £45,000-£60,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Ongoing training and career development support

If you're ready to work on technically challenging, high-impact projects and grow within a company that values hands-on engineering expertise, we’d love to hear from you.