SCADA Project Engineer - Nigel Wright Group : Job Details

Our clientNigel 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 opportunityThe 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 youThe 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.