Automation and Control Engineer

SNC-Lavalin Gulf Contractors L.L.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the UAE invites applications for an Automation and Control Engineer to design, implement, and maintain PLC/SCADA/DCS systems across projects. You will coordinate with engineering teams, clients, and vendors to deliver compliant, safe, and reliable control solutions.

The role requires a strong background in instrumentation, control systems, and industrial networks, with hands-on FAT/SAT experience and good problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience with PLC/SCADA/DCS/HMI and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of Modbus, Profibus/Profinet, Ethernet/IP, or OPC.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical drawings.
• Experience in FAT/SAT and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and implement automation and control systems (PLC/SCADA/DCS/HMI).
• Prepare and review control system architecture, design specifications, and I/O lists.
• Develop PLC/DCS logic, interlocks, alarms, and HMI/SCADA configurations.
• Review P&IDs, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation layouts.
• Support hardware selection and vendor documentation for automation systems.
• Participate in FAT/SAT, commissioning, and system integration testing.
• Troubleshoot automation and control system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain documentation and lifecycle management of automation systems.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

DCS

HMI

Instrumentation

Control systems

Modbus/Profinet

OT cybersecurity

System integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description Overview The Automation and Control Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of automation and control systems across engineering and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of PLC, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and associated control systems. The engineer will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and vendors to deliver control solutions in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards, and safety regulations.

Your role

• Design, develop, configure, and implement automation and control systems, including PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, and associated instrumentation.
• Prepare and review control system architecture, functional design specifications, control philosophies, cause-and-effect matrices, and I/O lists.
• Develop and review PLC/DCS logic, control sequences, interlocks, alarms, and HMI/SCADA configurations.
• Review engineering drawings, including P&IDs, control schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and instrumentation layouts.
• Support the selection and specification of control system hardware, instrumentation, communication networks, and automation equipment.
• Perform technical reviews of vendor and contractor documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and system integration testing.
• Troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, communication, and control system issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support system upgrades, modifications, optimization, and lifecycle management of automation systems.
• Ensure integration between automation systems and other electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and communication systems.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, IT/OT, and project engineering teams.
• Assist in developing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for automation and control equipment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, quality, cybersecurity, and engineering requirements.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration records, test reports, and as-built drawings.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, commissioning, handover, and operational phases.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, availability, and automation performance.

About you

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline. Relevant professional experience in automation, instrumentation, or control system engineering. Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, and industrial control systems. Experience with industrial communication protocols and networks such as Modbus, Profibus/Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC, or similar technologies. Good understanding of instrumentation, sensors, actuators, control valves, drives, and field devices. Experience in preparing or reviewing control philosophies, I/O schedules, logic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and system architecture. Familiarity with FAT, SAT, system integration, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning activities. Understanding of industrial automation safety and OT/control system cybersecurity principles. Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical specifications. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities. Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and project teams. Experience in infrastructure, rail, utilities, water, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, or industrial projects would be advantageous.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, familycare, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

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Worker Type

Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.