EC&I Systems Engineer – Automation & Start-up Lead

NES Group Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced EC&I PLC Systems Engineer to join our Oxford-based client’s engineering team. The role involves hands-on control, automation and systems engineering across process industries, taking ownership from requirements through testing, commissioning and start-up.

You will work across client projects, collaborating with engineering teams and customers while managing your own work packages and ensuring safety, quality and documentation standards are met.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in EC&I, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in control systems, automation or EC&I engineering.
• Experience in process industries (chemical, petrochemical, energy, pharma, food).

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver control and automation work packages from concept to FAT, SAT and site commissioning.
• Compile and maintain engineering documentation (URS, FDS/SDS, Cause & Effect, I/O lists, P&ID).
• Configure and program PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI systems (Siemens PCS7, TIA Portal, Rockwell).
• Conduct system integration and interface definition across electrical, instrumentation and IT/OT networks.
• Plan FAT, SAT, commissioning and plant start-up activities.
• Lead fault-finding, optimization and troubleshooting on customer sites.
• Apply IEC 61511/61508 and ATEX/DSEAR safety standards.
• Contribute to HAZOP/LOPA and engineering reviews.
• Provide progress updates and support change control.

Skills

EC&I Engineering

PLC/DCS experience

Process industries

UK travel

Autonomy

Education

Electrical/EC&I Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PCS 7

TIA Portal

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

WinCC

Aveva

iFIX

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced EC&I PLC Systems Engineer to join our Oxford-based client’s engineering team. The role involves hands-on control, automation and systems engineering across process industries, taking ownership from requirements through testing, commissioning and start-up.

You will work across client projects, collaborating with engineering teams and customers while managing your own work packages and ensuring safety, quality and documentation standards are met.