Senior Systems Engineer - Automation

Our client, a leading engineering organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects, is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer for a nuclear project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design, development and delivery of sophisticated industrial control systems within a highly regulated environment.

If you have strong Rockwell Control Logix expertise, experience developing PLC solutions and enjoy working on technically challenging projects where quality, safety and reliability are paramount, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will take ownership of the technical delivery of PLC-based control systems, supporting projects from design through to testing, deployment and commissioning. Working alongside Project Managers, Lead Engineers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help deliver robust, high-integrity automation solutions for critical infrastructure applications.

This role combines hands‑on PLC engineering with extensive technical documentation responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both delivering technical solutions and maintaining the rigorous standards required within regulated industries.

• Lead the technical delivery of PLC control systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design, develop and implement automation solutions using Rockwell Control Logix and Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
• Integrate control systems with third‑party equipment using standard industrial communication protocols.
• Support system architecture development, including redundancy, resilience and cybersecurity considerations.
• Produce and maintain high‑quality engineering documentation, including:
  • Functional and design specifications
  • Test documentation and procedures
  • Operating and maintenance manuals
  • Technical updates and change documentation
• Deploy, configure and test PLC systems as part of ongoing development programmes.
• Support and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) and system integration activities.
• Contribute to project planning, progress reporting and risk management activities.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture through leadership and best practice.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong experience with:
  • Rockwell Control Logix PLCs
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer
• Proven track record of designing, implementing and testing PLC solutions within industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of PLC system design principles and implementation methodologies.
• Experience producing, maintaining and managing large‑scale engineering documentation.
• Good understanding of the software and systems development lifecycle, including design, development, testing and deployment.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Previous experience within nuclear, defence, energy or other highly regulated industries.

• Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.