Commissioning Engineer

Veolia UK

Lead ECI Commissioning Systems Engineer overseeing deployment and validation of Control and Instrumentation systems across the UK. Focused on exceeding performance and safety expectations at various sites.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLead💰 £NaN per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead execution of comprehensive commissioning plans and provide technical oversight for system integration testing and validation
Configure and calibrate complex control systems including VSDs, instruments, metering, PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications
Author and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) with customers
Resolve complex technical issues during startup phases and provide expert troubleshooting under pressure
Mentor and train customer personnel and junior engineers on system operation and maintenance
Coordinate with project teams, customers, and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related technical field
8+ years of progressive hands-on experience leading complex commissioning programs at industrial sites
Advanced expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley), SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, ICONICS), and HMI configuration
Proven experience with multi-vendor system integration including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and field instrumentation
Strong leadership and customer-facing skills with 5+ years serving as primary technical authority during critical project phases
Knowledge of industrial safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511) and communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, OPC/OPC-UA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
Access to our company pension scheme
Free physiotherapy service
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingSCADA platformsHMI configurationsystem integrationtroubleshootingcalibrationcontrol systemsFactory Acceptance TestsSite Acceptance Testscomplex commissioning

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcustomer-facingcommunicationproblem-solvingteam coordinationtechnical oversighttrainingpressure managementcollaboration