DCS Systems Engineer

  • Automation Experts Ltd
  • May 05, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Global leader in the Nuclear industry through its OEM status for nuclear power stations, now seeking a Principal EC&I Engineer with DCS experience to join a team based in the North West. Experience of plant life extension projects highly advantageous.

Senior DCS Systems Engineer

£55,000 - £70,000

North West Hybrid position.

Ref: 22110

Snr DCS Engineer The Role:

  • Interpretation of Design Input Requirements into fit for purpose solutions.

  • Define budgets and schedules

  • Day to day management of your engineering team

  • Supervision, verification and production of design deliverables

  • Interface co-ordination with other engineering disciplines

  • Implementation of UK H&S legislation and appropriate design standards

  • Adherence to all company policies and procedures

  • Identification and verification of bought out plant and equipment

  • Presentation and/or participation at HAZOP and Design Reviews

  • Production of key technical documentation including Electrical Schematics, General Arrangement Drawings, Cable Schedules and Calculations, Functional Design Specifications, Software Design Documentation, Technical file, O&M Manuals, Spares Lists, Test Documentation etc.

  • Liaison with Manufacturing, Testing and commissioning personnel to ensure design optimisation

  • Initiation and implementation of Design Change Control and Contract variation identification

Senior DCS Engineer The Person:

  • Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline

  • Extensive engineering experience within a similar role

  • Experience of Power Stations preferred but not essential

  • Experience of managing small teams of Electrical or Control Engineers along with IEC 61508 would be highly advantageous

  • Conscientious approach to Engineering design and meticulous attention to detail

  • Keen interest to maintain an understanding of the latest Engineering Technologies and innovations

For further information contact Sharon Hill

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