Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.  
Wood is currently recruiting for Senior Automation Engineers (AE) with Siemens PCS7 Experienced to support across various high-profile projects in the UK. The AE will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business. 
Our Systems Integration (SI) team operate across UK; therefore, the role can be based at any of the following UK offices; Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton on a hybrid basis. 
Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. 
The Role 
Due to growth across our SI business, we are looking for a Senior Automation Engineers in relation to upcoming project awards for 2025.  
We are seeking to hear from individuals who have Siemens PCS7 experience within Automation and Controls projects, who are driven by solving complex technical challenges for our clients. 
As an experienced Senior Automation Engineer, you will support the implementation of projects in line with company objectives including continuous improvement of margin, customer satisfaction, schedule, working capital and safety performance. 
Our Clients and Projects  
Designing the future. Transforming the world. 
Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.  
Within SI, we are architecting our clients’ digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation. 
We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.  
Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: ​Automation & systems integration | Wood 
What we can offer 

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  
Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  
Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle 
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests  
Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession  
Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field 

Responsibilities

The key objectives for this role are: 

Provides expert-level knowledge in Siemens PCS 7 systems, including architecture design, engineering, and implementation
Leads the design and deployment of automation and control solutions, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards
Oversees the configuration, programming, and integration of Siemens PCS 7 DCS, PLCs, and SCADA systems
Supports and mentors engineering teams to ensure technical accuracy and successful project delivery 
Applies advanced integration techniques across multi-vendor platforms and legacy systems
Manages the development of control strategies, database structures, and automation logic within PCS 7 environments
Ensures cybersecurity and industrial network design is integrated into automation systems
Coordinates with cross-disciplinary teams including process, electrical, and IT for system integration
Drives continuous improvement and standardization across automation projects

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications 
What makes you remarkable?  
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  
Expected: 

Bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in an engineering discipline 
Experienced in Siemens PCS7
Previous experience working in a project delivery environment  
Previous experience and competency in Automation and Control Engineering 
Previous experience in writing software specifications 
Detailed experience with multiple system implementation projects and / or control system platforms  
Previous experience of addressable F&G systems   
Previous experience of Microsoft SQL   
A sound understanding 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  
Strong planning, organising and execution skills 

 Desirable: 

Professional Engineer or engineering chartership preferred  
Rockwell PLC and SCADA systems experience 
Experience of Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA 

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.