Project Engineer: Control Systems / Automation

About the role

We are seeking a Project Engineer specialised in control systems and automation to join a technically driven team delivering end‑to‑end control system solutions across industrial sectors. The role involves managing projects from concept through to handover, including design, development, testing and commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day technical scope and deliverables on one or more control systems projects from concept through to handover.
• Design and develop complete control system architectures, including panels, industrial networks, PCs, PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Program and configure PLC and SCADA systems using Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric and AVEVA Wonderware platforms.
• Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) to verify system performance against functional specifications.
• Carry out on‑site commissioning activities such as I/O testing, loop checking, system integration and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including functional design specifications, control philosophies, network architecture drawings and test protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers and client‑side stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle, escalating risks where necessary.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to standardisation of control system templates, libraries and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.

Required profile

• BEng degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Computer Science (non‑negotiable).
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in PLC/SCADA control system project development and commissioning.
• Demonstrable experience with control system platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider Electric or AVEVA Wonderware.
• Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols and network architectures.
• Experience with panel design, I/O scheduling and control system hardware specification.
• Proven ability to manage technical project deliverables, timelines and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with a methodical approach to fault‑finding and system diagnostics.
• Willingness to travel to site for commissioning activities as required and a valid driver’s licence.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Required skills

• Siemens control systems
• Rockwell Automation
• Schneider Electric
• AVEEVA Wonderware
• PLC programming
• SCADA programming
• Industrial communication protocols
• Network architecture design
• Panel design
• I/O scheduling
• Control system hardware specification