ECI Commissioning Engineer

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: competitive salary, annual bonus, car allowance and Veolia benefits.

Hours:

40 hours per week.

Location:

Mobile across the UK. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. We are seeking an experienced ECI Commissioning Systems Engineer to lead the deployment, startup, and validation of complex Control and Instrumentation systems at customer sites. This technical leadership role serves as the bridge between system design and operational deployment, ensuring engineered solutions function correctly in real-world environments while exceeding customer expectations for performance, reliability, and safety.

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on groceries and well-known retailers
• Access to resources to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Lead execution of comprehensive commissioning plans and provide technical oversight for system integration testing and validation
• Configure and calibrate complex control systems including VSDs, instruments, metering, PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications
• Author and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) with customers
• Resolve complex technical issues during startup phases and provide expert troubleshooting under pressure
• Mentor and train customer personnel and junior engineers on system operation and maintenance
• Coordinate with project teams, customers, and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related technical field
• 8+ years of progressive hands‑on experience leading complex commissioning programs at industrial sites
• Advanced expertise in PLC programming (Allen‑Bradley), SCADA platforms (Factory Talk, ICONICS), and HMI configuration
• Proven experience with multi‑vendor system integration including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and field instrumentation
• Strong leadership and customer‑facing skills with 5+ years serving as primary technical authority during critical project phases
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511) and communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, OPC/OPC‑UA)

We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.