Senior Automation Engineer
John Wood Group
- Woking, Surrey
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Provides expertise in at least one Automation Technical Area, PLC, SCADA, Cyber Security, Network Design
- Responsible for identifying / defining the Automation and Controls requirement / solutions for the client
- Implements the defined Automation and Control solutions
- Supports the Lead Engineer in accomplishing project objectives
- Applies integration concepts to a wide variety of systems and across multiple vendor platforms
- Engineers' technical aspects of automation project design and / or implementation for assigned activities
- Implements the configuration, database and / or programming activities for assigned activities
- Prepares engineering studies and software design documentation
- Resolves specialty related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes, and standards
- Minimum BSc Degree or equivalent demonstratable experience
- Significant experience and competency in Automation and Control Engineering
- Good general knowledge of each Automation and Control engineering discipline
- Experienced in writing software specifications
- Detailed experience with multiple system implementation project and / or control system platforms
- Experience in Brownfield upgrades / replacement automation and control projects
- Rockwell PLC and SCADA systems experience is advantageous
- Experience of Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA would be advantageous
- Experience of addressable F&G systems
- Experience of Microsoft SQL
- Must have thorough knowledge of engineering practices, methodologies and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications
- Knowledge of modern automation and control applications, tools, methodologies, or equal training/experience
- Good working knowledge of current industry specific technology and the application of current engineering software/tools and trends
- Inquisitive, well organized and have a keen eye for detail
- Able to operate in an integrated team environment with a desire and ability to build trust and respect throughout the team