Senior Commissioning Engineer, Controls & SCADA Systems

Veolia Group; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave + bank holidays

Refer an Engineer bonus

Pension access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on products and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an ECI Senior Commissioning Engineer to provide leadership for commissioning highly complex Control and Instrumentation systems across multiple projects. You will define commissioning strategies, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure flawless transition from design to operation with strong governance.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and regulators, and drive environmental and energy-efficiency objectives through advanced commissioning methodologies in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related technical field with relevant platform certifications.
• Proficiency in Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Allen‑Bradley drives) and ICONICS Genesis64 SCADA platforms.
• Experience with major instrumentation vendors (Siemens, ABB, Yokogawa, Honeywell, Schneider Electric) and industrial communication protocols.
• Advanced skills in system integration, network configuration, OPC/OPC‑UA setup, database management, and metering systems.
• Experience of strategic commissioning leadership with multi‑vendor environments, including mentoring engineers and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert leadership for commissioning teams across multiple projects, mentoring Senior Engineers and serving as highest escalation point for technical and personnel conflicts.
• Defines commissioning strategies, technical architectures, and resource allocation across project portfolios with 6–12 months planning.
• Acts as executive technical liaison for clients, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders in high-stakes negotiations and program reviews.
• Drives environmental impact across programs by establishing frameworks for environmental control systems commissioning and energy efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Allen-Bradley drives

ICONICS Genesis64

OPC/OPC-UA

Job description

Veolia is seeking an ECI Senior Commissioning Engineer to provide leadership for commissioning highly complex Control and Instrumentation systems across multiple projects. You will define commissioning strategies, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure flawless transition from design to operation with strong governance.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and regulators, and drive environmental and energy-efficiency objectives through advanced commissioning methodologies in a