Junior System Integration Engineer

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discount Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Bridges is seeking a Junior Systems Integration Engineer to join our water‑industry projects. You will work with experienced engineers delivering PLC, SCADA and automation solutions while developing hands-on skills through mentoring and formal training.

This two‑year development pathway builds competence, confidence and increasing engineering responsibility. Progression is based on demonstrated technical competence, project experience and professional development, with exposure to design,

Qualifications

• Foundation in electrical, electronic, control, automation or software engineering.
• Genuine interest in control and systems integration.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply guidance.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake site work as part of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Produce, review and maintain technical documentation including IO schedules and functional design specs.
• Support PLC, HMI and SCADA software development, configuration and testing.
• Participate in system builds, FAT, commissioning and site testing.
• Support hardware, instrumentation and network integration activities.
• Maintain project records and software versions in Bridges standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automation

Control systems

Software engineering

Communication skills

Fast learner

Attention to detail

Willingness to undertake site work

Team collaboration

Tools

Schneider EcoStruxure

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Junior Systems Integration Engineer

As a Junior Systems Integration Engineer at Bridges, you will work alongside experienced engineers to deliver high quality control and automation solutions, primarily within the water industry.

You will support the design, development, testing and commissioning of PLC, SCADA and associated control systems, while developing your technical capability through hands on project delivery, structured mentoring and formal training. The role forms part of a structured two year Junior SI development pathway, designed to build competence, confidence and increasing engineering responsibility. Progression will be based on demonstrated technical competence, project experience and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Produce, review and maintain technical documentation including IO schedules, control philosophies and functional design specifications
• Support PLC, HMI and SCADA software development, configuration and testing under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Participate in system builds, Factory Acceptance Tests, commissioning and site testing
• Support control system hardware, instrumentation, communications and network integration activities
• Maintain accurate project records, software versions and technical documentation in line with Bridges standards

Learning and Development

• Follow a structured 24 month Junior SI development programme
• Participate actively in mentoring, technical reviews and knowledge sharing
• Complete relevant vendor and technical training, including platforms such as Schneider, Rockwell and Siemens
• Develop competence in PLC, SCADA, industrial communications, instrumentation and control system architecture
• Build professional communication, reporting and client facing skills through direct project involvement

Team Contribution

• Work collaboratively with Systems Integration, Design, Manufacturing, commissioning and project delivery teams
• Demonstrate a positive, curious and proactive approach to engineering and learning
• Contribute ideas that improve technical quality, standardisation, safety and engineering efficiency
• Support the development and reuse of proven software, standards and engineering methods

Requirements

Essential Skills

• A practical or academic foundation in electrical, electronic, control, automation or software engineering
• Genuine interest in control, automation and systems integration
• Ability to learn quickly and apply technical guidance
• Good attention to detail and a logical, methodical approach to problem solving
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to undertake site work, testing and commissioning as part of project delivery
• Commitment to Bridges' values of Safe People, Happy People and Sustainable Business

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with PLC or SCADA software such as Schneider EcoStruxure, Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal
• Basic understanding of instrumentation, electrical control systems and automation architecture
• Awareness of industrial networks, telemetry, OT systems or communications equipment

  Benefits

  BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

  RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being. We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

  • Competitive salaries
  • Health cash plan with Healthshield
  • Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% company contribution
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Bike 2 Work scheme
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
  • Employee recognition schemes
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

  When you join us, you'll be part of our exciting journey.

  Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in 'team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

  Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace