Job Description
Role Purpose
Join OSCABE in tackling climate change by capturing and preventing methane emissions. We are seeking an experienced Control & Automation Engineer to design and deliver innovative solutions for methane measurement and prevention technology.
This is a hands-on role where you will own the control system lifecycle, from concept through commissioning. You will collaborate with a mission-driven team, benefit from training allowances, and contribute to sustainability technology that makes a real-world impact.
Requirements
Key Outcomes
* Develop and maintain control philosophies, functional specifications, and loop architectures for pilot plants and skids.
* Deliver operational P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams ready for fabrication.
* Ensure accurate field data integration into PLC/SCADA systems for safe and efficient operations.
* Commission plants with fully functional VSDs, instruments, and interlocks, ensuring compliance and reliability.
* Provide comprehensive operating and maintenance documentation for delivered systems.
Control Systems Design
* Create and maintain control philosophies, functional specifications, and loop documentation for pilot plants and modular skids.
Instrumentation & Drives
* Select, configure, and commission sensors, transmitters, and VSDs for pumps and vacuum systems.
PLC/SCADA Integration
* Program and integrate PLCs, configure telemetry, and develop IIoT dashboards for remote monitoring.
Safety & Compliance
* Participate in HAZOP reviews, maintain safety registers, and ensure adherence to UK water industry standards.
Commissioning & Support
* Lead site commissioning, troubleshoot systems, and enable remote access for diagnostics.
Collaboration
* Work closely with mechanical design engineers, OEMs, and water companies to ensure seamless system integration.
Quality Oversight
* Supervise wiring and assembly activities carried out by technicians and validate installations against design specifications.
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Essential Skills & Experience
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in control engineering for pilot plants, process skids, or modular systems (wastewater, oil & gas, or similar industries).
* Proven hands-on experience building and commissioning control systems (not limited to design only).
* Strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA programming, PID tuning, and industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT).
* Expertise in instrumentation selection and VSD commissioning.
* Ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings using AutoCAD or MS Visio.
* Familiarity with vacuum systems and integration of pumps and sensors.
* Understanding of UK water industry standards, ATEX/IS compliance, and industrial safety practices.
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Nice-to-Have
* Experience with methane or biogas measurement systems.
* Knowledge of IIoT platforms, data governance, and cybersecurity standards.
* Exposure to HART communication and National Instruments DAQ systems.
Working Mode
* Based at OSCABE’s Cranfield office.
* Frequent site visits for commissioning and vendor meetings.
* Remote monitoring and configuration supported.
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Education
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent professional experience).
Experience
* Control Engineering: Minimum 5 years (required)
* Wastewater or Oil & Gas: Minimum 1 year (preferred)
* Demonstrated portfolio of completed control system projects.
Benefits
Salary & Benefits
* Salary: £43,700 – £50,500 (depending on experience)
* Share options package
* 28 days annual leave
* Generous training allowance
* On-site parking
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Work Authorisation
* Authorised to work in the United Kingdom (required)
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Willingness to Travel
* Up to 50% travel for commissioning and site support.
If you feel you could be a great apply now by sharing your CV to araina.asif@oscabe.com
Requirements
Key Outcomes Develop and maintain control philosophies, functional specifications, and loop architectures for pilot plants and skids. Deliver operational P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams ready for fabrication. Ensure accurate field data integration into PLC/SCADA systems for safe and efficient operations. Commission plants with fully functional VSDs, instruments, and interlocks, ensuring compliance and reliability. Provide comprehensive operating and maintenance documentation for delivered systems. Control Systems Design Create and maintain control philosophies, functional specifications, and loop documentation for pilot plants and modular skids. Instrumentation & Drives Select, configure, and commission sensors, transmitters, and VSDs for pumps and vacuum systems. PLC/SCADA Integration Program and integrate PLCs, configure telemetry, and develop IIoT dashboards for remote monitoring. Safety & Compliance Participate in HAZOP reviews, maintain safety registers, and ensure adherence to UK water industry standards. Commissioning & Support Lead site commissioning, troubleshoot systems, and enable remote access for diagnostics. Collaboration Work closely with mechanical design engineers, OEMs, and water companies to ensure seamless system integration. Quality Oversight Supervise wiring and assembly activities carried out by technicians and validate installations against design specifications. Essential Skills & Experience Minimum 5 years’ experience in control engineering for pilot plants, process skids, or modular systems (wastewater, oil & gas, or similar industries). Proven hands-on experience building and commissioning control systems (not limited to design only). Strong knowledge of PLC/SCADA programming, PID tuning, and industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, MQTT). Expertise in instrumentation selection and VSD commissioning. Ability to produce high-quality engineering drawings using AutoCAD or MS Visio. Familiarity with vacuum systems and integration of pumps and sensors. Understanding of UK water industry standards, ATEX/IS compliance, and industrial safety practices. Nice-to-Have Experience with methane or biogas measurement systems. Knowledge of IIoT platforms, data governance, and cybersecurity standards. Exposure to HART communication and National Instruments DAQ systems. Working Mode Based at OSCABE’s Cranfield office. Frequent site visits for commissioning and vendor meetings. Remote monitoring and configuration supported. Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent professional experience). Experience Control Engineering: Minimum 5 years (required) Wastewater or Oil & Gas: Minimum 1 year (preferred) Demonstrated portfolio of completed control system projects.