Principal Control Engineer

3 weeks ago


Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom NES Fircroft Ltd Full time

NES Fircroft Ltd are currently seeking an experienced Principal Control Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a £500million+ power plant refurbishment and upgrade project.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the engineering activities mainly referring to DCS, PLC, SCADA systems and Process Instrumentation for nuclear applications.

Main Responsibilities
  • Ensure the execution of design activities according to the C&I engineering principles as well as to the best C&I engineering practices.
  • Follow up the manufacturing, the factory acceptance tests, the on-site installation and testing activities of the mentioned C&I systems/components.
  • Support the on-site installation activities for C&I works.
  • Coordinate/Supervise both mono-disciplinary working groups, by coaching and mentoring the group itself and the individuals in technical and personal skills enabling them to deliver, and subs.
  • Identify and manage the internal & external interfaces (stakeholders within the project delivery framework).
  • Support Project Managers, Project Engineers as well as the working group in defending C&I design positions/solutions towards Client's discussions and comments to engineering docs.
  • Education: MSc Degree in Electric/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
  • Professional experience: five+/ten years' experience in C&I systems engineering in nuclear companies or in highly regulated industrial sectors.

The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of electrical norms and standards, control/electrical cabinet schematic design software, and nuclear specific codes and standards for safety applications.

A strong background in engineering design activities relating to LV systems, as well as experience in electrical on-site works, is also essential.

The successful candidate will be a team player with excellent communication and project management skills.

NES Fircroft Ltd is a leading recruitment agency in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and this is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected company.

Key Requirements:

  • MSc Degree in Electric/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
  • Five+/ten years' experience in C&I systems engineering in nuclear companies or in highly regulated industrial sectors.
  • Excellent knowledge of electrical norms and standards, control/electrical cabinet schematic design software, and nuclear specific codes and standards for safety applications.
  • Strong background in engineering design activities relating to LV systems.
  • Experience in electrical on-site works.
  • Team player with excellent communication and project management skills.

We offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work on a high-profile project with a leading recruitment agency.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.

Apply now to take the first step in this exciting opportunity.



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