Lead Project Engineer

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Yateley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to oversee and deliver control engineering projects. This role involves managing a team, ensuring technical compliance, and engaging with clients to discuss designs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems, along with excellent communication skills. Join a company that values innovation and quality, and play a key role in delivering integrated control systems that make a difference in the water industry. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Software or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with PLC Software Development and HMI/SCADA Configuration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a team of engineers for optimal performance.
• Prepare detailed specifications and assist in project estimation.
• Configure system architecture and produce PLC/HMI software.

Skills

PLC Software Development

HMI / SCADA Configuration

Project Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Software or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Wonderware System Platform

Siemens S7

Allen Bradley PLC5

EPlan

Job description

The company : A well-established system integration company specialising is the design; manufacture and commissioning of integrated control systems incorporating PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, variable speed drives, and instrumentation.

Job Title : Lead Project Engineer

The Lead Project Engineer (Senior Control Systems Engineers as known in the industry) will work alongside and support the Engineering Delivery Managers in all activities that fall into the area of control engineering.

Role Responsibilities

Project management, product selection and delegation of project tasks to the project engineers. The Lead Project Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of the project in both technical compliance and quality. Attending meetings with clients to discuss the design there is a requirement for good commercial and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar environment and good knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, variable speed drives and instrumentation products.

Duties include:

• Ability to manage and motivate a team of engineers to get the best out of team
• Preparing detailed outline specifications and aiding in project estimation
• Writing detailed functional design specifications
• Configuration of system architecture, network connections and interfaces primarily Ethernet, DeviceNet, Profibus and Modbus
• Production of PLC software
• Production of HMI / SCADA software
• Site installation and commissioning which may involve periods away from home

Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge Required:

Essential:

• Software or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
• PLC Software Development (Allen Bradley PLC5/ SLC/ CLX, Siemens S7/ TIA Portal)
• Strong water industry experience
• HMI / SCADA Configuration (Wonderware System Platform (SP), FTView, Iconics, ClearSCADA, WinCC)
• Must be able to drive

Desirable:

• Electrical design including EPlan or equivalent
• Panel design, manufacture and electrical installation
• VBA knowledge or equivalent
• Profibus certification
• LAN/ WAN network design and configuration
• Excellent written and verbal skills is required