Control System Engineer

CV-LibraryNewcastle Upon TynepermanentPosted: 19 March 2026
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We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Control Engineer to join our Control System Team.   The successful candidate will design control & automation systems in the Offshore Energy sector; ensuring solutions clients' needs are met in a professional & timely manner.  You will be responsible for:  Writing specifications, developing PLC code & HMI/SCADA solutions for a variety equipment.  Providing technical support during the construction phase of projects; including involvement in the commissioning & testing of equipment.  Efficient management & prioritisation of workload.  Taking ownership of the tasks assigned through to successful delivery within the specified time & budget.  Delivering a high standard of work in line with our software quality control procedures.  Job requirements:  Excellent technical knowledge of Control, Automation and Safety Systems  Appropriate Computer/Engineering related qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience  Relevant experience in:  Design of control & automation systems  Programming of PLC, HMI & SCADA systems  Commissioning & Testing of industrial control systems  Involvement throughout the whole project lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and documentation  Working for clients in the marine, subsea, oil & gas and renewables market.  Recent experience of a similar role in a bespoke engineering environment  Experience of working to ISO9001 or equivalent in a project-based organisation.  A high level of competence with IT systems and tools  Desirable Skills / Attributes:  Experience of Siemens TIA Portal / Unified (preferred)  Experience of Rockwell or Mitsubishi platforms  Experience of configuring & commissioning Variable Speed Drives (Siemens, Nidec & ABB)  Previous experience within the Marine / Offshore / Subsea environment  Knowledge & experience of relevant functional safety standards (IEC61508, IEC61511, IEC13849)

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