Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Engage Talent Partners; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Talent Partners are working exclusively with our client to source a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer based in Aberdeen. The role covers supporting the lead engineer, mentoring junior engineers and overseeing projects through design, procurement, manufacture, installation and commissioning.

The ideal candidate will hold an Electrical Engineering qualification, be working toward chartered status, and bring experience in instrumentation, manufacturing, commissioning and full

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Working towards chartered status is desirable.
• Experience in instrumentation, manufacturing, commissioning and full project lifecycle is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering, design and development of control systems.
• Prepare and check engineering documentation and calculations.
• Mentor and oversee junior/graduate engineers.
• Act as Lead Engineer when needed.
• Work across full project lifecycles from design to commissioning.
• Support technical assessments, design reviews and safety studies.
• Specify and select control panels and field instrumentation.
• Provide technical support during system integration, FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Conduct fault-finding and investigations.
• Support proposal development, estimating and technical bid evaluations.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, technical presentations and reviews.
• Participate in risk assessments and safety studies as required.
• Attend site/offshore projects and oversee installations.

Skills

Instrumentation

Controls engineering

Mentoring

Leadership

Project lifecycle

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Engage Talent Partners are working exclusively with our client to source and recruit a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer based in Aberdeen.

Our client operates in the oil and gas, nuclear and renewables sectors and you would be joining them during a very exciting time as their business experiences huge growth both in the UK and internationally.

You will work as part of the engineering and design team and will be involved with supporting the lead engineer, mentoring and overseeing junior or graduate engineers, and span the full project lifecycle from design, procurement, manufacture, installation and commissioning.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the engineering, design and development of specialised control systems.
• Prepare, check and approve engineering documentation, technical calculations, and supply and vendor documentation.
• Support the development of junior/graduate engineers and designers.
• Act as Lead Engineer when needed.
• Work across full project lifecycles.
• Support technical assessments, design reviews, and safety studies.
• Specify and select relevant control panels, field instrumentation, interfaces and associated equipment.
• Provide technical support during system integration, FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
• Conduct fault-finding, troubleshooting and technical investigations.
• Support proposal development, estimating and technical bid evaluations.
• Build strong relationship with clients and stakeholders
• Conduct technical presentations, site visits and proposal reviews.
• Participate in risk assessments, design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP and safety studies where required.
• Attend site/offshore projects and oversee installations as required.

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline, have or be working towards chartered status, and have demonstrable experience in a relevant role. Experience with instrumentation, manufacturing, commissioning, design and full project lifecycle would be advantageous. Along with knowledge of relevant industry standards.

This is a rewarding role that benefits from excellent training and development opportunities, generous salary package, and uplift for working onsite.