Automation and Control Engineer

Role Overview

The Automation and Control Engineer at AtkinsRéalis is responsible for the design, development, implementation, testing, and maintenance of automation and control systems across engineering and infrastructure projects.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The company works with industry partners, clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future.

Role Purpose

The engineer ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of PLC, SCADA, DCS, instrumentation, and associated control systems. The role coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, and vendors to deliver control solutions in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Design, develop, configure, and implement automation and control systems, including PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, and associated instrumentation.
• Prepare and review control system architecture, functional design specifications, control philosophies, cause-and-effect matrices, and I/O lists.
• Develop and review PLC/DCS logic, control sequences, interlocks, alarms, and HMI/SCADA configurations.
• Support the selection and specification of control system hardware, instrumentation, communication networks, and automation equipment.

Engineering Review & Compliance

• Review engineering drawings, including P&IDs, control schematics, wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and instrumentation layouts.
• Perform technical reviews of vendor and contractor documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, quality, cybersecurity, and engineering requirements.

Testing & Commissioning

• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and system integration testing.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, commissioning, handover, and operational phases.

Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, communication, and control system issues and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Support system upgrades, modifications, optimization, and lifecycle management of automation systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, availability, and automation performance.

Integration & Coordination

• Ensure integration between automation systems and other electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and communication systems.
• Coordinate with process, electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, IT/OT, and project engineering teams.

Maintenance & Documentation

• Assist in developing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies for automation and control equipment.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, configuration records, test reports, and as-built drawings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience in automation, instrumentation, or control system engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and networks such as Modbus, Profibus/Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC, or similar technologies.
• Good understanding of instrumentation, sensors, actuators, control valves, drives, and field devices.
• Experience in preparing or reviewing control philosophies, I/O schedules, logic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and system architecture.
• Familiarity with FAT, SAT, system integration, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Understanding of industrial automation safety and OT/control system cybersecurity principles.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, control schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience in infrastructure, rail, utilities, water, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, or industrial projects would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Additional Information

Employment Type

• Position type: Employee, Regular

Compensation & Benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.