The Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer will be responsible for the design, review and delivery of instrumentation, PLC, SCADA and automation systems for water, wastewater, pumping stations and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and review PLC, SCADA, RTU, Remote I/O and communication system architectures.
Prepare and review P&IDs, Instrument Index, I/O List, data sheets, control philosophy, cause-and-effect matrix and functional design specifications.
Prepare instrument layouts, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, panel GA drawings, technical specifications and BOQs.
Select and size pressure, flow, level, temperature and analytical instruments.
Develop control and monitoring requirements for pumps, valves, MCCs, VFDs and packaged equipment.
Coordinate with process, mechanical, electrical, civil, ICT, BMS and other disciplines.
Review vendor proposals, technical submittals, shop drawings and material submissions.
Prepare technical bid evaluations and respond to contractor and vendor queries.
Attend client meetings, design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
Support FAT, SAT, loop checking, testing, commissioning and system integration.
Review and guide the work of junior engineers and designers.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, schedules and quality requirements.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
8–12 years of relevant experience in Instrumentation, Control and Automation engineering.
Experience in engineering consultancy, EPC or detailed design projects.
Experience in water, wastewater, irrigation, pumping stations or infrastructure projects is preferred.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, HMI, RTU, Remote I/O and telemetry systems.
Familiarity with Siemens, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation, ABB or equivalent platforms.
Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, Profibus, OPC UA and IEC 60870-5-104.
Good understanding of MCC, VFD, UPS, fibre-optic networks and packaged-equipment interfaces.
Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of applicable ISA, IEC, IEEE, NFPA and BS EN standards.
Key Competencies
Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
Ability to independently manage design deliverables and project interfaces.
Experience in leading and mentoring junior engineers.
Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, contractors and vendors.
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