SCADA Engineer, Mahikeng

Design the systems that operators rely on when safety matters most.

Our Client has a requirement for a

SCADA Systems Engineer , who will be required to work on a

contract

basis in

Warrington

or

Cumbria

(hybrid working).

Role Purpose

Design and deliver high-quality SCADA and HMI systems for complex, safety-critical industrial environments

Own the operator interface and visualisation layer, ensuring clarity, usability, and performance

Support full lifecycle delivery from concept design through to commissioning and testing

Enhance system visibility, data insight, and operational decision-making

Job Role Responsibilities

Design and develop SCADA system architectures (client-server and distributed systems)

Configure industrial communications including OPC UA/DA, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP

Develop intuitive HMI interfaces with clear navigation and high usability standards

Create process visualisations, mimic diagrams, and operator dashboards

Configure and maintain alarm systems (prioritisation, rationalisation, diagnostics)

Manage historian systems, trending, and data analytics functionality

Implement security controls, user access, and system resilience measures

Integrate leading SCADA platforms including:Collaborate with control systems engineers to integrate PLC data into SCADA environments

Rockwell FactoryTalk / FactoryTalk View

Schneider Citect / Vijeo Designer

Siemens WinCC

AVEVA / Wonderware

Support all project lifecycle stages:Produce high-quality technical documentation including design specs, test documentation, and user manuals

Concept&detailed design

System configuration&integration

FAT / CAT / SAT

Commissioning

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Proficiency with at least one SCADA platform (FactoryTalk, Citect, WinCC, Wonderware/AVEVA)

Strong understanding of industrial communications (OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)

Experience in alarm management, diagnostics, and system monitoring

Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams

Experience with historian systems and data analysis toolsExposure to regulated industries (nuclear, oil&gas, pharmaceuticals)

Basic knowledge of PLC systems and control logic

Interest in SCADA architecture and advanced system design

Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in the office)

Opportunity to work on safety-critical, high-impact projects

Exposure to industry-leading SCADA platforms and technologies

Involvement across full project lifecycle including commissioning

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