Graduate Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA for Water

Veolia; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health cover

Pension

Education assistance

Job summary

Veolia Ireland seeks a Graduate Automation Engineer to design, develop and commission PLC systems and SCADA/HMI graphics across Water and Wastewater projects. You will travel to Veolia sites nationwide, contributing to plant commissioning and network configurations while learning from a diverse team.

The role offers structured mentoring, CPD opportunities, and career progression within a dynamic environmental services company that values safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Electronics, or Computer Science or equivalent
• Engineering or automation experience desirable
• Strong communication skills essential

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission PLC code.
• Build SCADA and HMI graphics.
• Assist in configuring telemetry and industrial networks.
• Perform on-site commissioning for PLC, HMI, SCADA systems.
• Write ladder logic and structured text scripts.
• Ensure works meet specifications and safety rules

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

CPD eager

Willingness to travel

Education

Automation/Electronics/CS degree

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Profibus

DeviceNet

EtherNet/IP

Modbus

Job description

Veolia Ireland seeks a Graduate Automation Engineer to design, develop and commission PLC systems and SCADA/HMI graphics across Water and Wastewater projects. You will travel to Veolia sites nationwide, contributing to plant commissioning and network configurations while learning from a diverse team.

The role offers structured mentoring, CPD opportunities, and career progression within a dynamic environmental services company that values safety and sustainability.