Senior Design Engineer - Control Systems

Consyst; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Consyst is seeking an experienced senior engineer to lead the engineering team for industrial control and automation projects. You will plan workloads, review deliverables, and ensure adherence to client specifications and international standards.

You will guide PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI packages, participate in clarifications, and drive QA across multiple concurrent projects while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with site services for handover and commissioning.

Qualifications

• BE in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, or related field.
• 4+ years in Industrial Control & Automation design with 2+ years in a lead role.
• Experience delivering PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI packages for Oil & Gas or allied industries.
• Proficient with EPLAN/AutoCAD Electrical and related engineering outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and allocate work across the Engineering team for balanced workloads and on-time delivery.
• Prepare and review all engineering deliverables prior to client submission (GA, Wiring Diagrams, Loop Drawings, I/O List, System Architecture, Network Drawings, Control Philosophy, FDS, etc).
• Review PLC/RTU logic and SCADA Screens against the FDS, and ensure standards.
• Establish drawing standards, templates, and best practices per client requirements and IEC/NFPA.
• Lead technical clarifications meetings, issue TQs, and review vendor submittals and BoMs.
• Provide engineering input on SIS requirements, SIL, and BPCS/SIS interface per IEC 61511.
• Ensure ATEX/IECEx compliance in equipment selection and panel design.
• Manage multi-project scope, deliverables registers, and scheduling.
• Support pre-bid activities and engineering manhour estimation.
• Coordinate handover with Site Services; support site surveys and commissioning.
• Interface with process, instrumentation, electrical, and civil disciplines.
• Act as escalation point during FAT/SAT/site commissioning; provide remote/on-site support.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Client communication

QA mindset

Mentoring

Education

BE in Electrical & Electronics

Electronics & Instrumentation

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Job description

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.