PLC​/SCADA Engineer

Bring automation to life. At Morson Praxis, we’re the technical consultancy that actually delivers what it designs, combining engineering expertise, digital innovation and practical delivery to develop intelligent control systems that power critical infrastructure and industrial operations.
From energy and infrastructure to advanced manufacturing and industrial process environments, we deliver automation and control solutions that improve performance, efficiency and reliability. We're looking for a talented PLC/SCADA Engineer to join our growing team, working on a diverse portfolio of projects from concept through to commissioning.
If you're passionate about industrial automation, enjoy solving technical challenges and want to see your solutions operating in real-world environments, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for a PLC Engineer to support the design, development and delivery of industrial control systems. Within this role you will combine office-based engineering, remote working and occasional site visits. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to develop, configure and commission PLC-based control systems across a range of engineering sectors.
Who We Are
At Morson Praxis, we combine engineering expertise with digital innovation to deliver complex technical solutions across energy, infrastructure, aerospace, defence and industrial sectors.
As part of the wider Morson Group, we offer the agility of a specialist engineering consultancy with the strength and stability of one of the UK's leading technical organisations. Our engineers work collaboratively with clients to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready solutions.
You'll join a team where innovation, collaboration and continuous development are at the heart of everything we do.
What You'll Do
As a PLC/SCADA Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering automation and control solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including:
 
* Configuring, programming and testing PLC-based control systems using industry-standard platforms
 
* Supporting the development and integration of HMI and SCADA systems (where applicable)
 
* Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to understand client requirements and develop effective technical solutions
 
* Producing robust, reliable control system designs that comply with safety, regulatory and customer standards
 
* Supporting system integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning activities
 
* Diagnosing faults and providing technical support during installation and commissioning
 
* Preparing technical documentation, reports and design records throughout project delivery
 
* Supporting project planning, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives
 
* Working closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
What We're Looking For
 
* Experience programming and configuring PLC-based control systems using common industrial PLC platforms
 
* Good understanding of industrial automation, instrumentation and control principles
 
* Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems (desirable)
 
* Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and safety-related control systems
 
* Understanding of relevant electrical standards and regulations (BS/IEC standards)
 
* Ability to interpret engineering specifications, P&IDs and technical documentation
 
* Experience supporting installation, commissioning, testing and fault-finding of control systems
 
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical and organisational skills
 
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
 
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
Why Praxis?
💡 Engineer intelligent solutions:
Deliver automation systems that improve performance across critical industries.
🚀 Develop your expertise:
Work across the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning.
🤝 Collaborate:
Join a multidisciplinary team of engineers delivering innovative technical solutions.
🌍 Make an…