Control Systems Engineer - Energy Automation

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Control Systems Engineer with Energy Automation expertise to develop, implement, and maintain advanced control systems for power generation facilities, substations, and renewable energy plants.

The role focuses on designing SCADA, PLC, and HMI solutions, ensuring safe, reliable operation, and cybersecurity, with collaboration across hardware engineers and field technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial automation and energy sector control systems.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI software.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking protocols (Modbus, DNP3).

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems for power plants and grid management.
• Develop control logic, alarm management, and data acquisition strategies.
• Diagnose issues and perform root cause analysis on control systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and technicians to integrate systems.
• Ensure cybersecurity and integrity of control systems.
• Provide training and support to operations and maintenance staff.

Skills

SCADA

PLC programming

HMI development

Energy automation

Cybersecurity

Industrial networking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

SCADA software

HMI software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Control Systems Engineer with expertise in Energy Automation to join their innovative team in Pretoria . This role is crucial for developing, implementing, and maintaining advanced control systems for power generation facilities, substations, and renewable energy plants. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of these critical energy assets through sophisticated automation solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial automation, SCADA systems, and PLC programming, contributing to the modernization of South Africa's energy infrastructure within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems for power plant operations and grid management.
• Develop and maintain control logic, alarm management systems, and data acquisition strategies.
• Perform system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of control system failures.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and field technicians to integrate control systems with physical equipment.
• Ensure the security and integrity of control systems against cyber threats.
• Provide technical training and support to operations and maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering, specifically within the energy sector .
• Proficiency in programming major PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI software.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols used in industrial control systems (e.g., Modbus, DNP3).
• Experience with SCADA system architecture and implementation.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick leave.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement to support work-life balance.