Team Lead Engineer-Control Systems

Consyst; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Consyst is seeking a senior Electrical & Instrumentation engineer to lead the Engineering team on complex process projects. You will plan workloads, review deliverables such as GA, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, and control philosophy to ensure client requirements and IEC/NFPA standards are met.

You will coordinate with process, electrical, and civil disciplines, mentor engineers, and support FAT/SAT and site commissioning with both remote and on-site guidance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Industrial Control & Automation Systems design with 2+ years in a lead capacity.
• Full engineering packages for PLC, RTU, SCADA, and HMI projects in Oil & Gas or allied process industries.
• Design software proficiency: EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Review of PLC/RTU logic and SCADA screens against FDS.
• Knowledge of ATEX/IECEx and hazardous area classifications.
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity (IEC 62443).

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.

Skills

Electrical & Electronics

Industrial Control & Automation

PLC/RTU/SCADA design

HMI/SCADA review

FAT/SAT procedures

IEC 61511

ATEX/IECEx

OT Cybersecurity IEC 62443

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN Electric P8

Education

BE in Electrical & Electronics

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Job description

• 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.
• 6+ 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.
• 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.