Senior Control System Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer to lead design and integration of PLC-based control systems for offshore and onshore renewables. You will work with the Technical Authority and project teams to drive innovations and cost efficiencies.

Role is based in the UK with a preference for Glasgow; travel to offshore and onshore sites is expected as part of project support and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in design of PLC-based control systems (hardware and software).
• Knowledge of SCADA platforms and network architectures.
• Experience coordinating multi-discipline projects offshore/onshore.

Responsibilities

• Lead/control system design and development from feasibility to handover.
• Coordinate interfaces with Civil, Mechanical, Electrical disciplines.
• Draft Employer's Requirements for control systems and support supplier selection.
• Review supplier documentation for compliance with standards.
• Attend FAT/SAT for control systems and SCADA equipment.
• Design/configure PLC-based control systems and networks.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

Industrial networking

OT security

Project leadership

Tools

IEC 61850

Modbus

DNP3

OPC

Job description

Job DescriptionSenior Control System Engineer

Base Location: Flexible UK, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to:

• Glasgow
• Perth
• Aberdeen
• Inverness

Role Details: As a Control Systems Engineer, you will provide technical expertise within our Engineering Control Systems team, working primarily on Offshore & Onshore (when required) Renewable energy projects. Working closely with the Technical Authority and project teams, you'll be responsible for leading and coordinating the Control System design and development, overseeing the complete system integration from feasibility to project handover. You will also be accountable for driving Value and Innovation for the Controls Engineering team, identifying and implementing new technologies and best practices which reduce costs and/or improve performance of assets.

Some other main accountabilities will include:

• Working with other engineering disciplines such as Civil, Mechanical and Electrical for coordination of works.
• Working across and supporting several offshore project packages including Marine, ESI, Turbines and Cables Travel to control centres and offshore installations to support construction and commissioning activities
• Drafting Employers Requirement Specifications for the Control System and support the project team during the supplier selection process.
• Reviewing supplier documentation for compliance with company technical standards.
• Attending various Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests for the Control System and SCADA equipment.
• Designing and configuring PLC based Control Systems, SCADA platforms and the associated network architectures.

Role Requirements:

• A good understanding of the development and construction of Renewable Energy projects.
• Experience in the design of PLC based control systems including hardware/panel design as well as software logic and database configuration using standardised control programming .
• Demonstrable experience with typical renewables offshore control and monitoring system including maritime aids to navigation, cable monitoring and protection systems, HV control and protection systems
• Working knowledge of mission critical communications systems such as DMR, TETRA, private LTE/5G/4G and associated infrastructure
• Experience of design, commissioning and operations of offshore substations and installations
• Knowledge of Ethernet and serial-based communication protocols, such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, ODBC, IEC (phone number removed)-104 and IEC61850.
• An understanding of OT Cyber Security industry standards and current best practices such as IEC62443.
• Previous experience working with any of the major WTG SCADA systems, second tier SCADA systems, remote control centres or other Renewable Energy Control Systems is desirable.
• Current GWO and medical certification is desirable.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of , , race, , , marital status, , reassignment or background; all decisions are based on merit