C&I Engineer - BESS

Location London
Discipline: Project Delivery
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: San Nouri

Contact email: s.nouri@mintselection.com
Job ref: 54399
Published: 5 days ago

Mint Selection are partnered with a leading renewable energy IPP that are seeking an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer specialised in Integrated Control & Safety Systems (ICSS).

This appointment will join our client's Engineering team, with responsibility for the design, implementation, and lifecycle management of site communications networks and control systems for a portfolio of existing and new battery storage and flexible generation assets.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Development & Execution

  • Support design, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA, PLC, and SIS systems.

  • Develop and refine scalable control system architectures for new projects.

  • Assist in functional safety tasks (BS EN 61508/61511), FSM plans, SIL assessments, and safety reviews.

  • Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and LOPA meetings to uphold safety standards.

  • Review and verify P&IDs for engineering compliance.

  • Integrate and optimize control solutions for ongoing projects.

  • Maintain technical documentation (I/O schedules, FDS, design intent).

  • Specify control systems, including site communications networks.

Project Execution & Integration

  • Collaborate on engineering control solutions across project teams.

  • Participate in FAT and SAT processes.

  • Ensure I&C integration for mechanical packages.

  • Manage SCADA development and contractor coordination.

  • Oversee signal lists, data flow, and network architecture.

  • Lead upgrades of legacy control systems per project requirements.

  • Coordinate SCADA commissioning and multi-contractor integration.

  • Manage system interfaces and ensure contractor quality control.

  • Facilitate SCADA design coordination and lead inter-contractor design meetings. 

What We're Looking For:

  • 3+ years of experience in control and instrumentation engineering.

  • Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Knowledge of design and construction of power and energy projects.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ideally, working towards chartered status (IEng/CEng).

If interested, please click 'Apply' if you have an up-to date CV or alternatively, email s.nouri@mintselection.com to arrange a confidential, exploratory chat.