Wood

Principal C&I Engineer

Wood

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Provide strong technical leadership as the C&I Project Lead, responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all control system upgrade engineering activities
  • Take technical leadership of control systems design, implementation, testing and commissioning
  • Provide authoritative technical advice, oversee problem‑solving activities, and uphold engineering standards across all stages of project execution
  • Planning, scheduling and reviewing engineering design, tracking progress, reporting performance, and ensuring that all outputs meet the required technical and safety standards
  • Act as the control system primary point of contact for the client, vendors, and stakeholders, managing expectations and coordinating design deliverables to meet critical project deadlines
  • Manage control system vendors, ensuring technical compliance, timely submission of vendor documentation, on‑schedule delivery, and effective coordination throughout the project lifecycle
  • Ensure all deliverables are technically fit for purpose from a Controls perspective and meet the statutory requirements
  • Work with hard-wired safety systems design and implementation
  • Facilitate the generation of C&I engineering risks and mitigations for project risk register, and their ongoing management

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience in brownfield automation and control system upgrade or replacement projects within an EPC framework, with a specific focus on PCS upgrade engineering activities, including cutover strategy development, hardware design, software application development, system integration, testing, and customer acceptance
  • Proven experience in planning, prioritising and delivering project with multiple system vendors, from design through to commissioning and close-out
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards with relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of C&I process systems, applicable regulations, engineering practices, and relevant technical standards
  • TUV FS Engineer certificate or equivalent (desirable)
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity requirements for industrial control systems and IEC 62443 (desirable)
  • Experience with Siemens PCS 7 and Rockwell ControlLogix (desirable)
Benefits
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
  • Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
  • Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
  • Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
control systems designimplementationtestingcommissioninghardware designsoftware application developmentsystem integrationproject planningproject schedulingrisk management
Soft Skills
technical leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationstakeholder managementcoordinationprioritizationdelivery management
Certifications
Degree in Electrical EngineeringDegree in InstrumentationChartered Engineer statusTUV FS Engineer certificate