Senior PLC/SCADA Solutions Engineer

Actemium; Portsmouth, Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Shield cash plan

Hybrid working (post-probation)

Disability benefit scheme

Death in service insurance

Pension matched up to 7%

VINCI Energies share scheme (afterqual

EV car purchase scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Professional training and development

Job summary

Actemium Automation Hampshire (VINCI Energies) is seeking a Senior Software Controls Engineer to deliver PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions across water, energy and process industries. This role offers technical ownership, varied project work and strong support for wellbeing and career development.

You will lead design, development, testing and commissioning, produce technical docs, mentor engineers and collaborate with clients to deliver compliant, robust automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with PLC/SCADA platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider or similar).
• Good understanding of instrumentation, control philosophy and systems integration.
• Confident communicator with leadership/mentoring experience.
• Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/HND/Degree).
• Experience in regulated sectors (water, energy, process) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and commissioning of PLC/SCADA/HMI systems.
• Produce FDS, technical documentation and control philosophies.
• Support FAT/SAT and site commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Troubleshoot and optimise automation systems.
• Work with clients and internal engineering teams to deliver robust, compliant solutions.

Skills

PLC/SCADA experience

Leadership

System integration

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering

Job description

Actemium Automation Hampshire (VINCI Energies) is seeking a Senior Software Controls Engineer to deliver PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions across water, energy and process industries. This role offers technical ownership, varied project work and strong support for wellbeing and career development.

You will lead design, development, testing and commissioning, produce technical docs, mentor engineers and collaborate with clients to deliver compliant, robust automation solutions.