Senior Control Systems Engineer

Overview

NRL is currently recruiting for Control Systems Engineer in Warrington or Cumbria.

Role - Senior Control Systems Engineer
Location - Warrington/Cumbria
Hours of work - 40 hours

Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of complex control and automation projects.

Working as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team, you will take technical responsibility for the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of PLC, HMI / SCADA-based control systems across the full project lifecycle.

This is a hands-on senior engineering role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, problem-solving, and mentoring others, while supporting Lead Engineers and Project Managers in delivering high-quality solutions in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Technical Delivery
• Deliver detailed design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of control systems in line with project requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned control system deliverables, ensuring they are produced to a high technical and quality standard.
• Configure and develop PLC software, control philosophies, and system configurations using industry-standard platforms.
• Develop and deploy simulator applications to support the testing and verification of PLC software.
• Support integration of control systems with electrical, mechanical, and wider engineering disciplines.

• Design & Documentation
• Produce comprehensive and high-quality control system documentation including:
• Functional Design Specifications
• Detailed Design Specifications
• Test Specifications
• Rebuild & Recovery Documentation
• Operation & Maintenance Manuals
• Control System Training Material
• Review and check design documentation and software produced by other engineers.
• Interpret and work from engineering design drawings including PLC/SCADA control enclosures, I/O interfacing and marshalling cubicles and operator control panels.
• Support site visits to identify constraints, risks and design impacts.

About NRL Group

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life.

Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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