Control System Engineer

RSE; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary based on your‑

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday 31–33 days

Holiday Buy/Sell

Company Pension

Cycle to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease

Health professionals network

Job summary

RSE is seeking Control System Engineers to join our Bellshill office, delivering automation and control solutions for the water industry. You will design, commission, test and support control systems using PLCs/HMI/SCADA, and help create robust architectures aligned with industry standards.

You will plan intrusive surveys, develop design proposals for new builds and refurbishments, and work across hardware/software requirements while travelling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering with emphasis in electrical, electronic, or automation.
• Experience in design and commissioning of control and electrical systems for process automation, preferably in hydro power and water sector.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, Telemetry in process control environments using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens or Mitsubishi.
• Experience integrating PLC control systems into live environments.
• Strong knowledge of process systems, P&ID control and loop tuning.
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics.
• Must be flexible to travel, including site work; Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out intrusive surveys on live control systems and manage associated risks.
• Develop detailed design proposals for new build and ICA refurbishment projects.
• Define control system hardware and software requirements.
• Assist electrical engineers with robust Control Systems Architectures.
• Provide ICA assistance during development of the Control Philosophy.
• Develop Functional Design Specifications and schedules from the Control Philosophy.
• Develop Factory Acceptance Test Documentation.
• Document, resolve and re-test defects identified during testing.
• Carry out Site Acceptance Testing of the Control System against SAT.

Skills

PLC & HMI

Telemetry

Process control

Electrical schematics

Driving licence

Site commissioning

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

Allen-Bradley / Rockwell

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

RSE is recruiting Control System Engineers across our business to join us in delivering solutions to the Water industry, based out of our Bellshill 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.
• Develop detailed Functional Design Specifications and associated schedules from the agreed Control Philosophy in accordance with the Company’s Quality procedures.
• Develop the Factory Acceptance Test Documentation.
• Fully document, resolve and re-test any defects identified during testing.
• 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 electrica, 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 in integration and modification into existing systems PLC control systems in a ‘live’ environment.
• Have a strong working knowledge of process systems, P&ID control and loop tuning.
• Working knowledge and an understanding of electrical schematics.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel, including site working.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market‑leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low‑carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in‑house and full‑service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs. Our service offering presents industry‑leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offers

• 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 National 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.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.