Control Systems Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Home office setup allowance

Virtual collaboration events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join its remote team supporting energy facilities nationwide, focusing on design, implementation, and optimization of ICS and SCADA networks.

You will work with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition/Wonderware SCADA, and apply cybersecurity and networking expertise; occasional travel to facilities in the Free State region may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in industrial control systems engineering, energy sector preferred.
• Proficiency with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA software (Ignition, Wonderware).
• Strong networking knowledge (Modbus, TCP/IP) and cybersecurity for ICS.
• Experience with system integration and database management.
• Excellent remote communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission PLCs and DCS.
• Develop and maintain SCADA systems for remote monitoring of energy assets.
• Implement cybersecurity measures to protect industrial control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control hardware, software, and networks.
• Collaborate with field engineers and operations teams for seamless integration.
• Develop and maintain system documentation including P&IDs, specifications, and diagrams.

Skills

Remote communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Ignition SCADA

Wonderware SCADA

Modbus/TCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join their remote team, supporting operations across various energy facilities. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA networks that ensure the safe and efficient operation of power generation and distribution assets. You will work with state-of-the-art technology to enhance system performance, reliability, and security. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to leverage their expertise in a remote setting, contributing to critical infrastructure from anywhere in the country, with occasional travel to facilities in regions like the Free State .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Develop and maintain SCADA systems for remote monitoring and control of energy assets.
• Implement cybersecurity measures to protect industrial control systems from threats.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to control hardware, software, and networks.
• Collaborate with field engineers and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including P&IDs, functional specifications, and network diagrams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial control systems engineering, with a focus on the energy sector.
• Proficiency with PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and SCADA software (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., Modbus, TCP/IP) and cybersecurity principles for ICs.
• Experience with system integration and database management.
• Excellent remote communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on advanced control system technologies .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Regular team engagement and virtual collaboration events.