Control System Engineer

What Are We Looking For?

Our Water Technologies division is recruiting for a Control System Engineer to join the team in Inverness. This is an exciting new role that we’re advertising internally to offer the relevant candidate within the business an opportunity to be a part of a new venture for the business. You’ll have demonstrable experience as an Engineer and have a desire to develop as this position will offer you the opportunity not only to build on your own skillset, but also train others.

You’ll be in involved in the development, commissioning and support of automation and control systems solutions as well as automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation, testing and start-up assistance.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

  • Be responsible for the appropriate planning and carrying out of intrusive surveys on live control systems. You will identify and manage the risks associated with these surveys.
  • Detailed design proposals that establish the scope of work required for new build and ICA refurbishment projects
  • Work within a multi-discipline design team to develop appropriate control solutions to achieve the required functionality.
  • Define the control system hardware and software requirements
  • Assist the electrical engineers with the development of robust Control Systems Architectures utilising appropriate technology in accordance with Client, WIMES and industrial standards
  • Provide specialist ICA assistance to the Engineer during the development of the Control Philosophy.

What Do You Need?

  • HNC/HND Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with particular emphasis in electrical, mechanical, electronic, automation and/or chemical discipline
  • Have proven ability in the design and commissioning of control and electrical systems associated with process automation, preferably in the Hydro power and Water sector
  • Experience of the design process from specification through to implementation and final validation.
  • Detailed experience in the development of Control Systems solutions using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and HMI/SCADA and Telemetry Systems in the process control environment
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills
  • Be able to interact with the Clients and colleagues regarding technical requirements
  • Be able to deliver technical solutions and to design robust solutions
  • Experienced in integration and modification into existing systems PLC control systems in a ‘live’ environment
  • Have a working knowledge of process systems, P&ID control and loop tuning
  • FAT & SAT experience with PLC & Electrical Control Systems
  • Commissioning and Start up experience of PLC, SCADA & Industrial Automation equipment

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent specialist engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created an in-house full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market space, to ensure we’re on hand for all our client needs.

We have created a service offering for our clients that presents innovative solutions to our industry and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our business and sustainability goals. We have grown to over 1400 staff across our Group of companies, with a strategic ambition that will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership, giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their roles to further their careers.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

  • Industry leading salary
  • A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go
  • Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service
  • Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work
  • Discounted National Gym Membership
  • Professional Fees Paid
  • Employee Discount Platform
  • EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
  • Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your own future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continuing to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice.

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