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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # EC&I Systems Engineer - **Company:** NES Group Ltd - **Location:** County Durham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Control Panels, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Integration, Tia Portal, Eplan, HMI Screens, PCS 7, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, GXP - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2939823607-2 ## About the Role * A degree or equivalent experience in EC&I, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control & Automation or a related discipline. * Approximately 5-10+ years' relevant experience within control systems, automation or EC&I engineering. * Experience within process industries, such as chemical, petrochemical, energy, pharmaceutical, food or similar environments. * Hands-on experience with at least one major PLC/DCS platform, ideally Siemens or Rockwell. * Strong understanding of EC&I engineering deliverables and the full project lifecycle. * Proven experience of commissioning, FAT/SAT and start-up within live plant environments. * Working knowledge of relevant engineering and safety standards. * The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a small engineering team. * A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK. * The right to work in the UK. Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous: * Experience across multiple PLC/DCS vendor platforms. * Knowledge of OT networking and cybersecurity. * Panel design/specification experience. * Familiarity with EPLAN or AutoCAD. * Exposure to functional safety activities, including SIL determination and verification. * Experience within regulated industries and familiarity with GAMP 5. * Previous experience managing contractors or leading site activities. * Site safety passports such as CCNSG. ## Description We are looking for an experienced EC&I Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering electrical, control, instrumentation and automation solutions across the process industries. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone with a strong controls, automation and systems engineering background who is comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial requirements and design through to testing, commissioning and start-up. You will work across a variety of client projects, collaborating with engineering teams and customers while having the autonomy to manage your own work packages., * Own and deliver control and automation work packages from concept and design through to FAT, SAT and site commissioning. * Develop and maintain engineering documentation including URS, FDS/SDS, Cause & Effect, I/O lists, P&ID mark-ups, cable schedules, loop diagrams and test documentation. * Configure and program PLC, DCS and SCADA/HMI systems, with experience of platforms such as Siemens PCS 7, TIA Portal, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, WinCC, Aveva or iFIX highly relevant. * Carry out system integration, panel specification and interface definition across electrical, instrumentation and IT/OT networks. * Plan and execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, loop checks and plant start-up activities. * Lead fault-finding, optimisation and troubleshooting on customer sites. * Apply relevant functional safety and industry standards, including IEC 61511/61508 and ATEX/DSEAR. * Contribute to HAZOP/LOPA activities and wider engineering reviews. * Estimate and plan engineering tasks, provide progress updates and support change control. * Where required, contribute technical input to proposals and customer discussions. * Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and technical documentation. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)