2026 UK Graduate Control & Instrumentation Engineering Career Path

Overview

Design and develop control system architectures and related documentation for energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• control architecture
• hmi design
• diagram creation
• engineering calculations
• functional specs
• alarm schedules

Tasks

-Design and develop control system architectures, including programmable controllers and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). -Create detailed diagrams: instrument location, hook-up, termination, loop, and cable routing. -Produce engineering calculations, cause and effect matrices, and safety documentation. -Contribute to Control System Philosophy documents and functional specifications. -Develop instrument data sheets, I/O schedules, and alarm schedules.

Requirements

• detail
• communication
• initiative
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity. -Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues. -Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently. -Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

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Benefits

-A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs. -Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews. -A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard. -Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future.

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-mott macdonald does not sponsor skilled worker visas. -applicants on graduate visas or other time‑limited visas are not accepted. -candidates with immigration routes that do not need future skilled worker sponsorship may apply.

Security Clearance

-some positions require eligibility for security clearance (uk nationality or 5 years uk residence).