Job Description
Systems Engineer (PLC / SCADA)
Location: Norwich
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Car / Car Allowance / Van + Overtime
Contract Type: Full Time
Sector: Water, Infrastructure, Automation
The Role:
J3A Recruitment is working with a leading specialist in MEICA and automation solutions to find a Systems Engineer with solid experience in PLC and SCADA software development. You’ll be designing, constructing, and testing control systems for a variety of projects — from water and wastewater treatment to automation-heavy industrial builds.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role with site involvement and real ownership over your work — ideal for someone who’s confident with both the coding and commissioning side of things.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and write PLC, HMI, and SCADA software from functional specs
2. Create project documentation including FDS, test plans, and I/O lists
3. Work with systems like Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Wonderware, Rockwell
4. Test, proof, and document code to high standards
5. Understand and work from electrical schematics and P&IDs
6. Conduct site-based commissioning, upgrades, and repairs
7. Analyse and modify legacy code where needed