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