Controls Engineer
Water Industry (Nottingham)
Nottingham (with regional travel to water and wastewater sites)
Full-time, Permanent
Automation & Controls / Engineering
Overview
A Nottingham-based water utility company is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and maintenance of control and automation systems across water and wastewater treatment assets. The role involves working on PLC/SCADA systems, telemetry, instrumentation, and process control equipment critical to maintaining safe and efficient network operations.
Key Responsibilities
Automation & Control Systems
* Design, develop, and modify PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for water and wastewater sites.
* Produce technical documentation including FDS, control philosophies, I/O schedules, and CAD markups.
* Support system integration for treatment works, pumping stations, chemical dosing, and network assets.
Site Support & Commissioning
* Carry out commissioning, testing, and optimisation of new and existing control systems.
* Provide fault-finding and technical support to operations teams on site.
* Conduct site surveys, assist with installations, and ensure all works comply with industry standards.
Maintenance & Compliance
* Troubleshoot PLC/SCADA issues and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
* Maintain accurate configuration records, backups, and version control.
* Ensure systems adhere to relevant regulations, including water industry standards and internal procedures.
Collaboration
* Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and process teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
* Liaise with external contractors, system integrators, and technology providers.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, digitalisation programmes, and asset upgrades.
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Mitsubishi).
* Experience with SCADA/HMI development and telemetry systems used in utility environments.
* Understanding of instrumentation, process control, and industrial networks (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
* Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.
* Background in the water industry or other process-driven sectors is highly desirable.
* Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently on operational sites.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the regional network.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or similar.
* Experience working within regulated industries (water, utilities, chemical, energy).
* Knowledge of functional safety, cybersecurity for OT systems, or telemetry protocols.
* Water hygiene, confined space, or other relevant site certifications (advantageous but not essential).
Whats on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Training and professional development, including PLC/SCADA platforms and water industry certification.
* Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and modernisation projects.
* Supportive engineering environment with progression opportunities.
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