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# EC&I Systems Engineer

- **Company:** NES Group Ltd
- **Location:** Middlesbrough, UK
- **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:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225792519/EC-I-Systems-Engineer

## About the Role

* A degree or equivalent experience in EC&I, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control & Automation or a related discipline.
 * 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.
Key Responsibilities

 * 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.