Lead Systems Engineer

Description

• Mentoring of Engineers
• Ensure project adherence to company quality processes and procedures
• Lead outline design, upfront design studies and requirement definition for clients
• Identification and enabling of reusable modules by standardisation and modularisation of systems where appropriate
• Develop FDS – with the project team as necessary
• Develop or manage development of project modules. (Modules as identified in the design – PLC code modules, SCADA scripts, Mimics, communication drivers, etc.)
• Identification of project opportunities and variations
• Undertake or manage observations, variation and reworks
• Assist the Project Manager in the development and ongoing updates of task & procurement lists
• Assist the Project Manager in the development of the project Quality plan
• Support the Project Manager in identifying and managing risks and issues
• Central involvement in sales to projects hand-over process
• Lead or manage full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT and installation
• Work co-operatively with the Project Management teams across all offices and engineering teams to ensure smooth project progress in accordance with the agreed project lifecycle.
• Motivate and supervise the project engineering team, taking full responsibility for successful technical delivery of a complete project solution to the agreed scope in accordance with company procedures whilst meeting budgetary and time-scale targets.
• Develop DDS – with the project team as necessary
• Ensure project technical and quality requirements are met
• Support the Automation sales and proposals teams in business development
• Support the Project Manager in the project delivery strategy development and planning
• Develop Test Specification & design testing methodology with the team
• Work closely with and support the Project Manager in all aspects of project technical delivery and scope management
• Allocate tasks to the engineering team and monitor progress
• Undertake or manage site surveys as required
• Development & delivery of detailed design documentation
• Undertake or manage site installation & commissioning
• Develop O & M documentation – with input from project team as necessary
• Database Implementation and Management
• Provide Health and Safety leadership by example
• Undertake & record ongoing engineering reviews throughout the project
• Develop site work documentation with team input as necessary (risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation)
• Prototyping of new technologies
• Act as the main contact/client interface for the project and deputise for the Project Manager where required

Requirements

• Hands on delivery experience of PLC and SCADA systems
• IT/OT Ethernet Network design and configuration
• Detailed experience of the full project life cycle from system specification through design, development, testing and on-site commissioning is essential
• Be a committed and enthusiastic team member. Must be pro-active, and able to allocate tasks among team members and supervise, assist and monitor task progress and advise the project manager on progress, risks and issues.
• A good appreciation of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions.
• C#, .NET, Python, JavaScript, CSS etc.
• PLC and SCADA experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA, Zenon or Ignition
• Industrial Protocol Knowledge (OPC, IEC 61850, Profinet, Modbus, etc)
• OT Cyber Security
• A Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant discipline
• Chartered Engineer or working towards professional registration
• Virtualised platforms such as VMware & ESXi

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance