Control & Automation Engineer

ARCADE ENGINEERING (ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCADE ENGINEERING (ASIA) PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Lead Control & Automation Engineer to own control and automation systems across water, wastewater, desalination, and industrial utilities projects in Singapore.

You will design, program PLC/SCADA, and troubleshoot on site while guiding multidisciplinary teams through the EPC lifecycle. You will develop control narratives, perform FAT/SAT, integrate FMCS/RTU systems, and ensure safety, quality, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Control and Automation Engineering.
• 8+ years international experience delivering control and automation solutions for water, wastewater, desalination, or industrial utilities projects.
• Experience across EPC lifecycle—engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop control philosophy, FDS/DDS, and control narratives for PLC/HMI/SCADA, including membrane and VFD networks.
• Perform or supervise PLC programming on Siemens and Allen‑Bradley platforms per IEC 61131‑3.
• HMI development using WinCC or equivalent; SCADA config and tagging.
• Design plant-wide industrial networks (PROFIBUS, MODBUS, CANopen, Ethernet) and FMCS/RTU integration.
• Plan FAT/SAT, loop checks, and commissioning testing; maintain system documentation; provide post‑commissioning support.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley

HMI/SCADA dev

Wonderware SCADA

WinCC

Industrial networks

Leadership

On-site troubleshooting

IEC 61131-3

FAT/SAT planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Control and Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens WinCC

Wonderware SCADA

Job description

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced, technically strong, and hands‑on Lead Control & Automation Engineer to take full ownership of control and automation systems across our water, wastewater, desalination, and industrial utility project portfolio. This role spans the complete EPC lifecycle — from engineering design and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and plant handover — for facilities such as water treatment plants, sewage/wastewater treatment plants, RO/desalination plants, and industrial process utilities.

The ideal candidate is not purely a desk‑based engineer: they are expected to be personally hands‑on with design work, PLC/SCADA programming, and on‑site troubleshooting, while also leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinating with consultants, clients, and EPC contractors, and driving quality, safety, and schedule compliance.

Responsibilities

1.Control Systems: PLC, HMI, SCADA &Automation

• Develop control philosophy, functional design specifications (FDS)/detailed design specifications (DDS), and control narratives for PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, including membrane systems(polymeric/ceramic), mix‑bed systems, and VFD networks

• Personally perform or closely supervise:

• PLC programming on Siemens, and Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell platforms, per IEC 61131‑3 programming standards

• HMI development using platforms such as Siemens WinCC, or equivalent

• SCADA system configuration and development using platforms such as Wonderware SCADA, WinCC, or equivalent, including tag database design, alarm management, trending, and reporting

• Design and implement plant‑wide industrial network architecture using protocols such as PROFIBUS, MODBUS, CANopen, and Ethernet, including Schneider + Siemens mixed‑vendor networks

• Integrate control systems with Facilities Management Control Systems (FMCS) and RTU systems as required

• Plan and execute factory acceptance testing(FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), loop checks, and full functional/commissioning testing of control systems

• Develop and maintain system documentation: I/O lists, logic diagrams, network architecture drawings, alarm/event configurations, and as‑built records

• Provide ongoing troubleshooting, performance optimization, and day‑to‑day maintenance leadership for control systems post‑commissioning

2.Construction, Testing & Commissioning

• Oversee field installation for water treatment, wastewater/sewage treatment, RO/desalination, and industrial utility facilities, ensuring work is executed per approved design and quality standards

• Troubleshoot design or installation issues on‑site, providing hands‑on technical resolution

• Coordinate site acceptance testing (SAT), loop checks, and functional testing with construction and commissioning teams

3.Team Leadership & Development

• Manage day‑to‑day workload, priorities, and performance of the instrumentation, and controls engineering team

• Mentor and coach engineers and technicians, building technical capability across design, programming, and commissioning disciplines

• Foster a collaborative, safety‑first, and quality‑driven team culture

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Control and Automation Engineering

• Experience in working Water Treatment System would be an advantage

• Minimum 8 years of progressive, international experience delivering control and automation solutions for water, wastewater, desalination, industrial utilities, or mission‑critical infrastructure projects

• Proven track record managing the complete EPC lifecycle — engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning (FAT/SAT)— for municipal and industrial clients

• Experience across major/large‑scale plants such as water treatment plants, sewage/wastewater treatment plants, RO/desalination plants, and power/industrial utility projects strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient in PLC programming across **Siemens, and Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell** platforms, per IEC 61131‑3 programming standards

• SCADA system expertise in **Wonderware SCADA and Siemens WinCC

• Accomplished in multiple automation/industrial network protocols: **MODBUS, PROFIBUS, CANopen, and Ethernet

• Experience integrating Facilities Management Control Systems (FMCS) and RTU systems with plant automation

• Experience with FAT/SAT processes, loop checks, and full system commissioning

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and stakeholder‑facing engagements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight project schedules

• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work hands‑on when needed, not only in a supervisory capacity

Availability & Flexibility

• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to respond to emergencies and meet critical project schedules