Project Engineer Controls & Instrumentation

Job Summary

As a Controls & InstrumentationProject Engineer, you will assume responsibility for the comprehensive development of systems and the preparation of control and instrumentation deliverables throughout the entire project life cycle. This includes design development, creation of schematics, component selection, software development, instrument selection, support for sub-contract manufacturing, and overseeing the installation and commissioning of finalized control systems.

Your role will involve the generation of detailed specifications, instrument lists, IO schedules, cable schedules, cable block diagrams, termination drawings, hook-up drawings, layout drawings, and test procedures.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, capable of working autonomously, and possess evident leadership qualities. Demonstrating confidence in your ability to deliver projects punctually and within budget is crucial. We seek an experienced C&I engineer who aligns with most of these requirements.

This position requires occasional international travel to job sites and offshore locations.

What’s in it for you?

Along with a competitive compensation package and a fun, motivating, collaborative working environment, at Monitor Systems we can offer:

• Length of Service Holiday entitlement up to 33 days after 5 years (starting at 28 days)
• Entitlement days (time in lieu) in addition to competitive day rates for days spent offshore/ overseas
• Educational assistance program from one off courses to degree level
• Flexible working hours
• Personal accident insurance
• Employer pension contributions
• Paid sick leave
• Enhanced maternity/ paternity leave
• Salary sacrifice

🔹Car leasing

🔹Cycle to work

🔹Holiday trading

What will I do in this role?

• Apply your knowledge of C&I related British and international standards
• Prepare & review full C&I project documentation including functional descriptions, specifications, wiring/loop diagrams, P&IDs and others
• Utilise programmable logic controllers (PLC) including both hardware and software
• Design & implement industrial communication networks and its protocols including Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP
• Specify, install and commission instrumentation
• Design & Implementation of ATEX - Ex instrumentation, devices, and its installation requirements
• Produce technical reports, and to clearly explain complex technical C&I related issues
• Justify the design changes to meet good practice and other requirements
• Attend locations worldwide and offshore installations for site surveys and system commissioning
• Monitor all on site activities including installation, commissioning, and site acceptance testing (SAT)
• Mentor and support other members of the engineering team
• Innovate, think laterally and implement processes
• Engage with, and influence, a team of professionals
• Share knowledge, experience, reward and leadership

What do I Need?

Essential Experience

• Good experience of Control and instrumentation engineering
• Technically astute and conversant with the latest advances in technology
• Able to work as part of a team as well as on their own initiative
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with attention to detail
• Results focused and have the ability to meet commitments and deadlines

Desirable Experience

• Ability to fault-find and modify programs in TIA Portal, Simatic Manager & WINCC SCADA V7/ 8 or equivalent
• Previous site works experience
• Be able to generate C&I schematic drawings in AutoCAD LT
• Hazardous area experience



Job Type: Full-time

Experience:Project Engineer: Over 1 year

Location: Office based, Aberdeen, UK