Lead ICSS / Control Systems Engineer – Offshore Projects

Bennet & Boss; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the Netherlands is looking for an experienced ICSS Engineer to design and engineer Integrated Control and Safety Systems for offshore and onshore oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate has a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering, and a minimum of 8 years' experience in the Oil & Gas industry, specifically with advanced ICSS systems. Strong familiarity with international offshore codes and standards is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience with advanced ICSS systems in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Familiar with control and safety systems including Siemens PLC integration tools.
• Experience with offshore ICSS systems is a MUST.

Responsibilities

• Review client requirements and technical specifications to define ICSS scope and design basis.
• Develop detailed ICSS designs ensuring robust and compliant solutions.
• Lead functional safety activities to maintain the integrity of safety systems.
• Manage technical package execution, vendor evaluations, and compliance verification.

Skills

Experience with control and safety systems

Familiarity with Yokogawa, ABB, Honeywell

Knowledge of offshore codes and standards

Education

MSc or BSc degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering

Tools

Yokogawa

ABB

Honeywell

Job description

Overview

Join our team to design and engineer Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS), including DCS, ESD, and Fire & Gas systems, across offshore and onshore oil & gas projects. You will develop ICSS architecture, Cause & Effect diagrams, interlock logic, and perform functional safety verification (HAZOP, SIL, TÜV-certified), ensuring technically compliant, safe, and reliable system delivery in line with international standards

Responsibilities

• Review client requirements and technical specifications to define the ICSS scope, system architecture, and design basis for control and safety systems.
• Develop detailed ICSS designs, including Hierarchical Shutdown Level Diagrams, Cause & Effect Matrices, Control & Safeguarding Philosophies, and Fire & Gas detection layouts, ensuring technically robust and compliant solutions.
• Lead and participate in functional safety activities (HAZOP, SIL assessments, and verification) to maintain the integrity of ESD, PSD, and F&G systems throughout design, testing, and commissioning.
• Manage ICSS technical package execution, including vendor technical evaluation, RFQ support, system integration and interface management, FAT/SAT participation, and verification of compliance with regulatory, classification, and client requirements.

Job Requirements

• MSc or BSc degree (Technical University / Higher Technical Education) in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience with advanced ICSS systems in the Oil & Gas industry
• Familiar with control and safety systems; Yokogawa, ABB, Honeywell, Emerson, exSILentia and Siemens PLC integration tools.
• Knowledge of international offshore codes, standards, regulations and practices ISA, IEC, ISO, NFPA, API, and NORSOK.)
• Experience with offshore ICSS systems is a MUST