Instrumentation Controls and Automation Engineer (ICA) - Lead

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Instrumentation Controls and Automation Engineer to lead projects in the water industry. You will manage complex designs and collaborate across technical teams. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in ICA engineering and a track record of delivering compliant solutions. This role offers the chance to shape the future infrastructure of the water sector.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in ICA/C&I design engineering.
• Extensive track record in delivering complex solutions.
• Strong knowledge of water sector regulations and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engineering and Technical excellence across all project phases.
• Own the technical delivery of innovative Control systems.
• Drive integration and collaboration across diverse teams.

Skills

Leadership

Technical delivery

Innovative design

Collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Knowledge sharing

Education

Chartered Member of IEEE

Job description

Instrumentation Controls and Automation Engineer (ICA) - Lead You will join a team over 600 engineering and technical professionals responsible for the delivery of an extensive £multi-Billion portfolio of high profile projects that will shape the future infrastructure of our water industry for generations to come. As highly experienced Controls and Instrumentation Engineering Lead, you will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary, multi company delivery model, you will lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex innovative detail designs, project tasks and milestones for capex investment programmes across the Water industry including pumping stations, treatment plants, process engineering systems, control systems, automation systems and solutions. Your remit will include;

• Lead Engineering and Technical excellence across the full lifecycle of projects and solutions.
• Own all technical delivery FEED, Design, Construction, and Commissioning phases of innovative complex Controls, Instrumentation and Automation systems delivered to £multi-million projects for the Water Industry.
• Drive Integration & Collaboration: Foster strong and trusting relationships across diverse design, construction, and client teams. Promote knowledge sharing, innovation and agility that adds value and exceeds our own and our clients' expectations.
• Trusted "Technical Authority" for value engineering and buildability workshops.
• Oversee and ensure technical compliance with regulatory and safety standards and timely and efficient delivery of internal and external project outputs.
• Embed constructability reliability, commissioning and performance requirements into the design.
• Be a key stakeholder to design management, change control, scheduling, risk management and financial forecasting collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project success.
• We would be delighted to hear from candidates with a demonstrable blend of the following skills, experience and attributes:
• Chartered Member of IEEE
• Progressive experience in ICA/C&I design engineering, with expertise in detailed design and design-and-build execution for water, wastewater and bioresources non-infrastructure projects.
• Indepth and robust ICA/C&I engineering knowledge with an extensive track record in the delivery of innovative and compliant solutions from concept through to commissioning and asset management.
• Familiarity with water sector regulations and safety protocols.
• Robust understanding of current health, safety and welfare legislation.
• Recognised leader able to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.