Senior Control System Engineer

Senior Control System Engineer

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: up to 65,000 basic + benefits

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading business focused on offshore wind and renewable energy. They work on next-generation energy systems, and are looking to bring a Senior Control System Engineer to join their dynamic team.

This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Newcastle.

Senior Control System Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Review and assess the status of hardware and software control systems across site facilities and provide annual performance reports.
• Lead the development and implementation of upgrade and obsolescence management plans for PLC and SCADA systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and test teams to design intuitive, user-friendly control systems and operator displays.
• Tailor control systems to meet internal and external customer requirements, ensuring seamless integration with DAQ systems.
• Maintain data integrity, establish test parameters, and configure alarms to support operational reliability.
• Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to enable effective system operation by key personnel.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with facility operations and engineering projects.
• Ensure all control systems comply with current engineering standards and best practices.

Senior Control System Engineer Key Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical generating plant systems.
• Proven experience in PLC/SCADA design and development aligned with European standards.
• Advanced knowledge of Functional Safety Systems and risk management frameworks (IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62061).
• Experience integrating instrumentation and data acquisition systems into control environments.
• Familiarity with specialist engineering software within multidisciplinary project environments.
• Experience operating within ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025 frameworks.

If you are interested in this role please get in touch with Eleni using the details below.