Senior System Engineer

ITI Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension

Job summary

ITI Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, development, and integration of control and SCADA systems across diverse industries. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safe, on-time delivery with high quality standards.

The role involves coordinating with Project Managers, tackling complex requirements, and advancing ITI Group’s innovative automation projects while staying current with SCADA trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in controls engineering or SCADA design.
• Knowledge of Ignition or similar SCADA technologies.
• Database configuration and querying (MySQL, MS SQL).
• Scripting experience in Python or Java.
• Full UK driving licence or working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex system architectures and specifications.
• Integrate subsystems to form a cohesive, high-performance system.
• Develop and execute testing and validation routines.
• Prepare and review technical documentation and RAMS.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and project management.
• Assist with proposals and estimating engineering effort.

Skills

Controls engineering

SCADA design

Scripting (Python/Java)

Project leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Tools

Ignition (Vision/Perspective)

MySQL

MS SQL

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Engineer to lead the design, development, costing, and integration of innovative control and SCADA systems across a diverse range of industries. Working on complex, high-value projects, you'll combine your technical expertise with a strategic approach to deliver robust, high-quality automation solutions for our clients.

You’ll provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with Project Managers to plan delivery, break down work packages, and guide engineering teams to successful outcomes. As a senior member of the team, you'll mentor and support junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

If you're passionate about control systems, SCADA technologies, and solving complex engineering challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to expand your technical leadership, influence project delivery, and help shape the next generation of engineering talent within a collaborative and innovative environment.

WHO ARE ITI GROUP?

Through our 50 year history, ITI Group has combined the skills, experience, and knowledge of many recognised and respected industry names to become a leading partner for industry. We develop and integrate digital transformation solutions for Energy, Nuclear and Industrial manufacturing sectors. We advance safe, secure and sustainable operations through the innovative use of technology.

You’ll be joining a global brand with locations across the UK, Europe and North America. Our people work together with clients to solve problems, unlock the potential of the connected world, and create solutions that deliver value.

At the heart of ITI Group is a complete commitment to innovation and transformation. Our people are practical, insightful and dynamic, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to working in partnership with our colleagues, leaders and customers, and developing a culture that allows us to inspire, and deliver a safe, sustainable future where people shine.

SUMMARY OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Improve engineering standards and ensure compliance throughout all project stages.
• Lead the design and development of complex system architectures, designs, and detailed specifications to meet client requirements.
• Integrate various subsystems and components to form a cohesive system, ensuring overall system compatibility and performance.
• Develop and execute system testing and validation routines to verify that systems meet design specifications and performance criteria.
• Prepare, maintain and review comprehensive technical documentation, including requirements, design specifications, test plans, operator manuals and quality documentation.
• Analyse and translate client requirements into functional and non-functional specifications independently or as a part of a larger team.
• Estimate tasks effort and ensure delivery meets project expectations for cost, quality, and schedules.
• Flag risks related to project quality or deliverables to the Project Manager.
• Assist the proposals and sales teams in estimating the engineering effort required for new opportunities and answering technical questions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, automation engineers, Consultants, and project management, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Investigate new technologies, best practices, and quality improvements to stay up to date with controls and SCADA trends.
• Engage in continuous learning to develop technical skills and knowledge relevant to system integration.
• Encourage and champion changes and improvements as opportunities arise.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are followed and promptly elevate situations where procedures are not adhered to.
• Support and commissioning activities at client sites.
• Participate in agile team activities, including maintaining planning boards and daily scrums; being ready to provide a concise and accurate status report and estimations of ongoing tasks.
• Be capable of conducting quality and technical review on peers.
• Assist with any other duties reasonably requested and in line with the requirements of the post.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for:

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in controls engineering or SCADA design.
• In depth knowledge of Software Packages relevant to the role of a Senior Controls Engineer, PLC packages, HMI packages and OPC Packages.
• In depth knowledge of Ignition (Vision or Perspective) or similar SCADA technologies.
• Database configuration and querying experience, e.g., MySQL, MS SQL.
• Experienced in creating URS, FDS, SDS, Testing Documents, User Manuals and RAMS.
• Experience in scripting using Python, Java or similar languages.
• A full UK driving licence or indication of working towards one.

Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal, written and presentation skills for effective collaboration and client interaction
• Good problem-solving skills (technical and client); experience of troubleshooting, fault finding and fixing in operational/production environments.
• Ability to make design decision with authority and raises concerns and risks to BU director.

VALUES

In line with our company values we are looking for someone who,

Will 'Deliver' what we promise

Will demand the highest levels of 'Safety and Security'

Will apply 'Technical Mastery'

Is committed to 'Continual Learning'

Will challenge the norm to make a difference through 'Innovation'

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

As a Great Place to Work® certified organisation with over 50 years of deep technology expertise, you’ll work alongside specialists who solve complex, real-world challenges. You’ll gain exposure to intelligent systems that power critical facilities - building skills that shape safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Inspire and innovate with us; Join ITI Group, a place where you can shine! Find out more about what we can offer you by visiting our careers page on the ITI Group Website.

At ITI Group our people are our best asset. We offer a variety of benefits, to attract and retain talent, which include:

• 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies

ITI is an equal opportunities employer. For more information, please refer to our Equality of Opportunity statement on the ITI Group Careers page.

Please note: to help our interviewers stay fully engaged in the conversation, we use an AI note taker during first-round interviews. It will join the meeting to create a transcript, which is used only to support the hiring process.