Automation & Control Engineer: PLC/SCADA & HMI

slihrms; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is looking for an Automation and Control Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain PLC/SCADA/DCS systems across infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, and IT/OT teams to deliver safe and efficient control solutions.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI, control philosophies, and FAT/SAT activities, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills for multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation Engineering or related field.
• Experience in automation, instrumentation, or control system engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI and industrial control systems.
• Experience with Modbus, Profibus/Profinet, Ethernet/IP or OPC.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings and control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and implement automation and control systems.
• Review control system architecture, functional design specifications and I/O lists.
• Develop PLC/DCS logic, interlocks, alarms and HMI configurations.
• Review P&IDs, control schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Support hardware selection, instrumentation, networks, and automation equipment.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning and system integration testing.
• Troubleshoot automation, instrumentation and control system issues.
• Maintain integration with other disciplines and lifecycle management.
• Develop preventive and corrective maintenance strategies and documentation.

Skills

PLC knowledge

SCADA/DCS/HMI

Industrial control systems

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Modbus

Profibus/Profinet

Ethernet/IP

OPC

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for an Automation and Control Engineer to design, develop, implement, and maintain PLC/SCADA/DCS systems across infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. You will coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, and IT/OT teams to deliver safe and efficient control solutions.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI, control philosophies, and FAT/SAT activities, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills for multi-disciplinary collaboration.