Automation and Control Engineer

Atkins Realis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced automation and control engineer to design, develop, configure and implement PLC, SCADA, DCS and HMI systems along with associated instrumentation. You will review architectures and I/O lists, develop logic, interlocks and alarms, and configure SCADA/HMI setups.

You will also review drawings, support hardware selection, participate in FAT/SAT and commissioning, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to lifecycle management and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, Automation or related field.
• 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 (Modbus, Profibus/Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC).
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings and control schematics.
• FAT/SAT, system integration, testing and commissioning familiarity.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure and implement automation and control systems including PLC SCADA DCS HMI and instrumentation.
• Prepare and review control system architecture, design specs, and IO lists.
• Develop PLC/DCS logic, interlocks, alarms and HMI/SCADA configurations.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and instrumentation layouts.
• Support hardware selection, instrumentation, networks and automation equipment.
• Perform FAT/SAT, commissioning and system integration testing.
• Troubleshoot and propose corrective actions; lifecycle management of automation systems.
• Maintain documentation, configuration records and as-built drawings.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

DCS

HMI

Industrial control systems

Industrial networks

Modbus/Profibus/Profinet/Ethernet/IP/

OPC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation

Job description

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 amp 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.