Senior Design Engineer – Control Systems

Consyst Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Consyst Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a senior Electrical & Instrumentation engineer to lead and deliver industrial control projects for Oil & Gas clients in the region.

The role requires strong technical leadership, discipline oversight, and a track record of delivering on time and to spec. You will plan workloads, review deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multi-discipline interfaces to ensure safe, compliant, high-quality project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in industrial automation design with 2+ years in a lead role.
• Experience in PLC, RTU, SCADA, and HMI projects in Oil & Gas.
• Proficient with GA, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs and FAT/SAT.
• Knowledge of IEC61511/SIL, ATEX/IECEx, and OT cybersecurity basics.
• Strong client-facing communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and allocate work across the engineering team.
• Review and prepare engineering deliverables for client submission: GA, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, FAT/SAT procedures, and reports.
• Review PLC/RTU logic and SCADA screens against the FDS.
• Establish drawing standards, templates, and best practices per client requirements and standards (IEC/NFPA).
• Coordinate engineering-to-commissioning handover with Site Services and conduct site surveys as required.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Team coordination

Client communication

Documentation

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Education

BE in Electrical & Electronics

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

FactoryTalk

Job description

Openings: 1

Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, and allocate work across theEngineeringteam 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 logicand SCADA Screensagainst 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 Proceduresetc.
• Review of PLC/RTU logicand SCADA Screensagainst FDS.
• 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 atConsyst, 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.