System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their team. This hands-on role involves designing, constructing, and testing control systems for projects in water treatment and industrial automation. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge PLC and SCADA technologies, ensuring high standards in code quality and project documentation. With a focus on career progression and a supportive work environment, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact on key UK infrastructure projects while enjoying flexible working options and various employee benefits. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Choice of car, car allowance, or van

Paid overtime

Flexible/Agile working

Career progression

Private healthcare options

Mental and physical wellbeing support

Discounts on lifestyle, tech, and travel

Long-term career stability

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC programming and SCADA systems in engineering environments.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and mechanical integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and write PLC, HMI, and SCADA software from functional specs.
• Conduct site-based commissioning, upgrades, and repairs.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics

Interpersonal skills

Technical documentation

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Siemens

Mitsubishi

Wonderware

Rockwell

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Salary: Up to £55,000 + Car / Car Allowance / Van + Overtime

Contract Type: Full Time

Sector: Water, Infrastructure, Automation

The Role:

J3A Recruitment is working with a leading specialist in MEICA and automation solutions to find a Systems Engineer with solid experience in PLC and SCADA software development. You’ll be designing, constructing, and testing control systems for a variety of projects — from water and wastewater treatment to automation-heavy industrial builds.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with site involvement and real ownership over your work — ideal for someone who’s confident with both the coding and commissioning side of things.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and write PLC, HMI, and SCADA software from functional specs
• Create project documentation including FDS, test plans, and I/O lists
• Work with systems like Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Wonderware, Rockwell
• Test, proof, and document code to high standards
• Understand and work from electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Conduct site-based commissioning, upgrades, and repairs
• Analyse and modify legacy code where needed
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients
• Play a key role in ongoing process improvement and system optimisation

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience writing PLC code in an engineering or customer-facing environment
• Solid understanding of SCADA systems and industrial automation
• Familiarity with electrical systems and mechanical integration
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and technical documentation
• Experience in sectors such as Water, Wastewater, Food & Beverage, or Automotive
• Knowledge of FDS/Test Plans and control logic design
• Commercial awareness and H&S understanding
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What’s On Offer:

• Up to £55,000 basic salary
• Choice of car, car allowance, or van
• Paid overtime
• Flexible/Agile working available
• Career progression through tailored development pathways
• Private healthcare options
• Mental and physical wellbeing support through structured programmes
• Discounts on lifestyle, tech, and travel
• Long-term career stability with a company delivering key UK infrastructure