Senior Control Systems Engineer - Energy Automation (Hybrid)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer in Randburg to design, implement and support advanced control systems for power generation and substations. You will program PLCs, configure HMIs, and develop SCADA solutions across multiple vendors while ensuring high reliability and performance.

The role requires travel to site and collaboration with project teams. Hybrid work arrangement in Gauteng, with strong emphasis on engineering excellence, documentation, and client training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechatronics engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in designing and supporting control systems for energy sector.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA software development.
• Experience with industrial networking and commissioning at sites.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and DCS architectures for energy automation projects.
• Program/configure PLCs, HMIs and SCADA across vendors (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider).
• Develop and implement Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP networks and protocols.
• Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning at client sites.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues to minimise downtime.
• Create design specs, wiring diagrams, and operation manuals.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to meet objectives.
• Provide training and technical support to clients and junior engineers.
• Stay updated on control systems tech and best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA dev

Industrial networking

Energy sector know-how

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider Electric

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer in Randburg to design, implement and support advanced control systems for power generation and substations. You will program PLCs, configure HMIs, and develop SCADA solutions across multiple vendors while ensuring high reliability and performance.

The role requires travel to site and collaboration with project teams. Hybrid work arrangement in Gauteng, with strong emphasis on engineering excellence, documentation, and client training.