On-site Automation & Control Engineer – Galway (Vehicle)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and phone

Fully expensed company vehicle

EAP – confidential counselling 24/7

Job summary

Glan Agua is recruiting an Automation Engineer to work on on-site projects in the water sector. You will design PLC architectures, develop control software, and create SCADA/HMI solutions for multi-discipline projects.

You will collaborate with engineers across teams, ensure HSQE compliance, and contribute to FAT/SAT and client sign-off, while developing your career within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Automation Engineer role, preferably in water/wastewater.
• Degree or equivalent in Automation Engineering or related field with strong automation content.
• Wants to develop a career in an industry-leading organisation.
• Proficient in one of: Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi or Omron.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems across projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional design of PLC architecture, networks and interfaces.
• Develop and build PLC code to meet Functional Specifications.
• Develop and build HMI and SCADA solutions.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver projects.
• Provide technical guidance during design, implementation and testing.
• Support FAT/SAT and project sign-off with clients.
• Plan and manage engineering tasks to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Liaise with suppliers and on-site staff to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain CPD and stay updated with industry standards.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to graduate development.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI development

Automation design

Team collaboration

Engineering standards

On-site commissioning

Documentation

MS Excel

Full driving licence

Education

Automation Engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell

Schneider

Mitsubishi

Omron

Ignition

AVEVA

Iconics

Vijeo Citect

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Job description

Glan Agua is recruiting an Automation Engineer to work on on-site projects in the water sector. You will design PLC architectures, develop control software, and create SCADA/HMI solutions for multi-discipline projects.

You will collaborate with engineers across teams, ensure HSQE compliance, and contribute to FAT/SAT and client sign-off, while developing your career within a growing organisation.