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Types of roles in DCS engineering
DCS jobs span a range of engineering and technical roles across the lifecycle of industrial automation projects. Common DCS-related positions include:
- DCS Technicians
- DCS Engineers (configuration and programming roles)
- ICSS Engineers
- DCS Commissioning and Service Engineers
- DCS Project Engineers
- DCS Sales and Applications Engineers
These roles are found across process industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing, and may involve plant-based, project-based, or remote support work depending on the employer.
Common skills employers look for in DCS engineers
Employers recruiting for DCS engineering jobs typically look for a combination of control system expertise, IT/OT knowledge, and practical plant experience.
Commonly requested skills include:
- Configuring DCS databases, controllers, and historians
- Developing and maintaining operator interfaces (HMI) aligned with P&IDs and process documentation
- Integrating DCS platforms with external automation systems, instrumentation, and field devices
- Designing and supporting industrial DCS networks
- Working with Windows Server–based control system environments and virtualised architectures
- Using basic scripting and database tools for configuration, automation, and troubleshooting tasks
The exact skill mix varies by role, seniority level, and industry, but most DCS jobs combine control engineering with system integration responsibilities.
Major DCS platforms used by employers
Many DCS engineering roles require experience with one or more established Distributed Control System platforms. Commonly referenced systems in job descriptions include:
- Honeywell Experion / TDC
- Emerson DeltaV (DCS / SIS)
- Yokogawa CENTUM / ProSafe
- ABB 800xA
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