Automation Engineer (SCADA)

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a distinguished market leader, renowned for delivering cutting-edge digital solutions for power grids, with their search for a Project Automation Engineer (SCADA).

Overall Purpose:

• The Project Automation Engineer will be responsible for the engineering, design, integration, testing and commissioning of automation projects throughout the entire project life-cycle.

Key Duties:

• Interpret client's requirements, to design, engineer, integrate, test, and deliver the solution in a professional and timely manner.
• Interface with customers on all technical elements and schedules.
• Produce specifications / drawings and agree with customers.
• Drive projects to achieve an "on-time" project delivery, within budget.
• Engage with subcontractors and external suppliers for the delivery of projects.
• Comply with the QHSE procedures and responsibilities of the Company.
• Designing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems in automaton projects.
• Project engineering, configuration, integration, and test.
• Integrate and configure software, hardware, communications, and external devices.
• Assist in the preparation and approvals of bills of materials and manufacturing drawings and where necessary interface with suppliers.
• Prepare project documentation such as design specifications, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Participate in project meetings and assist in the scheduling of activities.
• Undertake FAT, SAT, site installation and commissioning activities where necessary.
• Develop additional engineering skills and expertise where required to support the capability of the Company to deliver full turnkey Substation Automaton Systems and advanced Smart Grid solutions.
• Deliver external training on products and tools.

Key Requirements:

• ONC/HNC in Electrical / Electronic / Software Engineering, or related subject.
• Proven track record of delivering projects, preferably within SCADA and Automaton sectors.
• Knowledge of communications systems and SCADA protocols such as Modbus, DNP, and IEC 61850.
• Experience of implementation using PLC logic.
• Experience of configuration of Zenon HMI software would be advantageous.
• Software and IT systems background would be advantageous

The Package:

• 50,000 - 60,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Hybrid working option.
• Holidays: 25 + English bank holidays.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Additional benefits.