Senior Design Engineer – Control Systems

Consyst; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talent cultivation

Innovative projects

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Consyst is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to lead multiple Industrial Control & Automation projects from Kochi/Nagpur. You will plan workloads, review deliverables, and ensure compliance with IEC/ATEX standards.

Strong leadership will guide junior engineers and coordinate with clients and vendors. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience in oil & gas or allied process industries, with expertise in EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical and PLC/RTU logic review against FDS.

Qualifications

• BE in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, or relevant field as specified.
• Minimum 4+ years in Industrial Control & Automation design with 2+ years in lead capacity.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/RTU, SCADA, HMI projects in Oil & Gas or related industries.
• Proficient in design software such as EPLAN P8 or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiar with PLC/RTU logic review against FDS and standard drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team for workload planning and on-time delivery.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables: GA, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, FAT/SAT procedures, and reports.
• Review PLC/RTU logic and SCADA screens against FDS; ensure design compliance.
• Establish drawing standards, templates, and best practices per standards (IEC/NFPA).
• Lead technical clarifications, review vendor submittals, BoMs, and datasheets.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams and handover to commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Project leadership

PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI design

Electrical design reviews

IEEE/IEC standards knowledge

Technical documentation

Mentoring juniors

Client-facing communication

Site/commissioning support

Education

BE in Electrical & Electronics / Instrumentation

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

TIA Portal / WinCC

Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Job description

Location

Kochi/Nagpur

Openings

1

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and allocate work across the Engineering team for balanced workloads and on-time delivery.
• Prepare and technically review all engineering deliverables prior to client submission: GA, Wiring Diagrams, Loop Drawings, I/O List, System Architecture, Network Drawings, Control Philosophy, FDS, Logic Diagrams, Cable Schedules, FAT/SAT Procedures, and Reports, etc.
• Review and validate PLC/RTU logic and SCADA Screens against the FDS.
• Establish and enforce drawing standards, design templates, and best practices per client requirements and applicable standards (IEC/NFPA).
• Review client specifications, P&IDs, and tender documents; lead technical clarification meetings and issue TQs as required.
• Provide engineering input on SIS requirements, SIL allocation, and BPCS/SIS interface design per IEC 61511.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area classification (ATEX/IECEx) in equipment selection, panel design, and field wiring.
• Manage engineering scope, deliverable registers, and schedule across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support pre-bid activities: technical scope definition and engineering manhour estimation.
• Review vendor submittals, BoMs, and technical datasheets for compliance with engineering specifications.
• Coordinate engineering-to-commissioning handover with Site Services; conduct or delegate site survey visits as required.
• Interface with process, instrumentation, electrical, and civil disciplines to align design with project objectives.
• Act as the senior engineering escalation point during FAT, SAT, and site commissioning; provide remote and on-site support.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; conduct performance reviews and recommend training or recruitment actions.

Requirements

• BE in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or relevant field.
• 4+ years in Industrial Control & Automation Systems design, with 2+ years in a lead capacity, with experience in:
• Full engineering packages for PLC, RTU, SCADA, and HMI projects in Oil & Gas or allied process industries.
• Design software: EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical.
• GA, Wiring Diagrams, Loop Drawings, I/O Lists, Control Philosophy, Cable Schedules, P&IDs, and FAT/SAT Procedures etc.
• Review of PLC/RTU logic and SCADA Screens against FDS.
• Industrial protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus/Profinet, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 104, MQTT.
• Communication networks: Ethernet, Fiber Optic, RS232, RS485.
• Platforms: Rockwell (Studio 5000/ControlLogix/FactoryTalk), Siemens (TIA Portal/ WinCC), or Schneider Electric.
• Working knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61511/SIL) and SIS/BPCS interface requirements.
• Understanding of hazardous area classification (ATEX/IECEx) for equipment selection and panel engineering.
• Working knowledge of OT Cybersecurity (IEC 62443) and Substation Automation (IEC 61850); OT cybersecurity project experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under schedule and resource constraints.
• Strong technical review, QA mindset, and people management skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and technical documentation skills.

Why Join Consyst

Step into a leadership role at Consyst, where we empower our senior engineers to make a real impact through:

• Talent Cultivation: We invest in your growth, offering structured development programs, cross-domain exposure, and a clear path to senior leadership.
• Innovative Projects: Lead cutting-edge PLC, SCADA, and OT Cybersecurity projects for leading Oil & Gas clients.
• Dynamic Team Environment: Lead a collaborative team where your decisions drive project success and company growth.

If you’re ready to take the lead and seize the moment and Elevate your career with Consyst – where your potential meets limitless possibilities!