Project Automation Engineer

3 Sixty Resourcing; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Free onsite parking

Company pension

Leisure benefit £500

Career development & certification

Job summary

3 Sixty Resourcing in the Derby/Nottingham area is recruiting for a Project Automation Engineer on a full-time permanent basis. The role centers on end-to-end automation project delivery, focusing on PLC/SCADA/HMI control systems across sectors and hands-on implementation.

The successful candidate will design, develop and verify control solutions, collaborate with CAD engineers on panel layouts, and ensure compliance with standards while meeting project timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC, SCADA, and HMIs.
• Ability to PLC program.
• Travel to customer sites.
• Familiarity with industrial standards and regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and propose suitable solutions.
• Develop PLC and SCADA systems, including sensor specification and interfacing.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers on panel layouts, heat dissipation, cable routing, and maintenance access.
• Create process diagrams, flowcharts, and state diagrams to illustrate system functionality.
• Ensure hardware is fit for purpose and properly certified.
• Confirm designs are achievable within time and budget.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI systems

Industrial electrical engineering

Project coordination

Site travel

Tools

AutoCAD

Electrical panel design

Job description

Project Automation Engineer
Full Time, Permanent
Derby / Nottingham area
Up to £60,000 P.A + Excellent Benefits including overtime

Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.

In a nutshell…

Our client is a leading engineering solutions provider delivering bespoke automation and control systems across multiple industries.

Due to continued growth and new project wins across the UK, our client is now looking to expand their engineering division and seek an experienced Project Automation Engineer to take ownership of end-to-end project delivery.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong experience in control systems engineering (PLC/SCADA).

What's involved for the Project Automation Engineer …

• Understand client requirements and propose suitable solutions.
• Identify and apply relevant international, British, and client standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop PLC and SCADA systems, including sensor specification and interfacing.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers on panel layouts, considering heat dissipation, cable routing, segregation, and maintenance access.
• Create process diagrams, flowcharts, and state diagrams to illustrate system functionality.
• Ensure all hardware is fit for purpose and properly certified.
• Confirm designs are achievable within the available time and budget.

What you'll need…

• Strong background in industrial electrical or automation engineering.
• Proven experience with control systems including PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs.
• MUST be able to PLC programme
• Ability to design or interpret electrical schematics and process control diagrams.
• Familiarity with standards and regulations in industrial controls.
• Experience with network design and hardware selection IDEAL.
• Excellent problem‑solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required.

Benefits for the Project Automation Engineer …

• Monday to Friday (1pm finish on Fridays)
• 40 hours per week
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension
• Overtime available
• Leisure benefit (£500)
• Ongoing career development, training, and certification support.
• Excellent working environment and supportive engineering team.

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