Control System engineers develop skills in specific control disciplines such as:
advanced process control (APC);
distributed control systems (DCS);
programmable logic controllers (PLC);
supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA).
The use of these disciplines will depend on the exact nature of individual job roles. In general, however, tasks and responsibilities can include:
designing and developing new control systems;
testing, maintaining, and modifying existing systems;
analyzing data and presenting findings in written reports;
managing operations;
working collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal staff;
liaising with clients, suppliers, contractors, and relevant authorities (. the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority);
project management within cost and time-constrained environments;
understanding and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards;
providing advice and consultancy support;
purchasing equipment;
writing computer software and test procedures;
developing new business proposals.