Senior Control Systems Engineer

iO Associates; Winchester; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to support a significant combustion system upgrade project. This remote role requires strong experience in control systems engineering, particularly within thermal or coal-fired power generation. The engineer will review EC&I design documentation and ensure the integration of new combustions control systems meets emission and safety goals.

Benefits

100% remote contract

Work on large-scale power projects

Immediate start

Qualifications

• Strong experience in control systems engineering within thermal or coal-fired power generation.
• Hands-on expertise with combustion control, Burner Management Systems, and Boiler Safety/Protection Systems.
• Proven ability to review and update EC&I designs.
• Nice to have: Experience with Functional Safety (SIL, IEC 61508/61511).

Responsibilities

• Review and finalise EC&I design documentation.
• Ensure successful integration of new combustion control systems to meet emissions-reduction and safety goals.

Skills

control systems engineering

thermal or coal-fired power generation

combustion control

Burner Management Systems

Boiler Safety/Protection Systems

Functional Safety (SIL, IEC 61508/61511)

Job description

Overview

Control Systems Engineer — Duration: 6 Months Contract • Remote

Are you passionate about control systems and power generation? We're seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to support a live combustion system upgrade project for a lignite-fired boiler in the Balkans.

This role involves reviewing and finalising EC&I design documentation, ensuring the successful integration of new combustion control systems to meet emission-reduction and safety goals.

What’s on offer

• 100% remote contract (UK-based)
• Work on an active, large-scale power project
• Collaborate with expert engineering partners in combustion technology
• Immediate start

You’ll bring

• Strong experience in control systems engineering within thermal or coal-fired power generation
• Hands-on expertise with combustion control, Burner Management Systems, and Boiler Safety/Protection Systems
• Proven ability to review and update EC&I designs
• (Nice to have) Experience with Functional Safety (SIL, IEC 61508/61511)

If you're available now and want to contribute your expertise to a technically engaging and meaningful energy project, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to learn more about this opportunity.