Our client
Nigel Wright is delighted to be working with a market leading business, recruiting a new SCADA Project Engineer to join their Project Engineering team in the North East. Our client is a high tech engineering business, designing and commissioning electrical and software solutions for the Utilities sector. As a market leader they have a strong, long term order book of UK clients.
The opportunity
The Project Engineer will be responsible for the engineering, design, integration, testing and commissioning of automation projects throughout the entire project life-cycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret clients' 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 automation 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.
- Deliver external training on products and tools.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- ONC/HNC in Electrical / Electronic / Software Engineering, or related subject.
- Proven track record of delivering projects, preferably within SCADA and Automation sectors.
- Knowledge of communications systems and SCADA protocols.
- Experience of implementation using PLC logic.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Excellent internal and external communication skills.
- High level analytical and problem-solving skills.
- ‘Can-do' attitude - enthusiastic and willing to learn.
You will also need to be willing to undertake planned travel within the UK (10 - 20%) for site testing and commissioning work when required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business, at the forefront of an exciting and growing market in the UK.