Software Engineer - MEICA

Enable Group; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash healthcare scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering days

Discounted gym membership

High street discount scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Enable Group is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop and commission automation systems for major UK water projects. You will deliver PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions, produce design documentation and support site commissioning across multiple platforms.

Strong experience in water/wastewater automation, robust technical writing and client liaison are essential. The role offers opportunities on tooling and standards within a growing infrastructure team.

Qualifications

• Experience in water and wastewater sector is essential.
• Proven automation software development experience and understanding of control systems.
• Ability to produce high-quality design and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Produce design documentation including FDS, architectures, PLC I/O schedules and hardware selections.
• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA software in line with client standards.
• Perform software testing, simulation and factory acceptance testing.
• Support commissioning and system integration on live sites.
• Configure and troubleshoot telemetry systems.
• Set up and integrate networked control systems across multiple PLC platforms.
• Work with clients to provide technical support and ensure project delivery.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Water sector experience

Industrial automation

Software development

Technical documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

Mitsubishi GX Works

Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Logix

Siemens TIA Portal / Unified HMI

Wonderware SCADA

Job description

Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a background in the water industry?

We are working with a leading engineering and automation contractor that delivers cutting-edge control systems and smart infrastructure solutions across the UK water sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team involved in the design, development, testing and commissioning of automation systems for major water and wastewater projects. You’ll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that improve operational efficiency, compliance and reliability for critical infrastructure.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering automation and control solutions from concept through to commissioning. Working closely with project teams and clients, you’ll ensure systems are delivered to the highest standards whilst meeting technical specifications and industry requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing design documentation including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), system architectures, PLC I/O schedules and hardware selections.
• Developing PLC, HMI and SCADA software in line with client standards.
• Undertaking software testing, simulation and factory acceptance testing activities.
• Supporting commissioning activities and system integration on live sites.
• Configuring and troubleshooting telemetry systems.
• Setting up and integrating networked control systems across multiple PLC platforms.
• Working directly with clients to provide technical support and ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintaining compliance with industry standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working within the Water and Wastewater sector is essential.
• Proven experience in industrial automation and software development.
• Strong understanding of control systems, commissioning and software testing.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Electrical qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Technical Experience Required

Experience with one or more of the following platforms:

• Mitsubishi GX Works
• Allen Bradley Studio 5000 Logix
• Siemens TIA Portal / Unified HMI
• Wonderware SCADA

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Medicash healthcare scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Volunteering days.
• Discounted gym membership.
• High street discount scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects within a growing and innovative business.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check, along with drug and alcohol screening as part of the onboarding process.

If you’re a motivated Software Engineer looking to develop your career within the UK water sector and work on technically challenging automation projects, we’d love to hear from you.