ECI Commissioning Engineer

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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.

What we can offer you:

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 everything from groceries to well known retailers

Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

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

What we're looking for:

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 (FactoryTalk, 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)

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

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.