Senior Electrical/ Instrumentation & Control Engineer

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.