SCADA Systems Engineer

About Us

Amentum are a leading engineering organisation delivering complex, safety-critical control and automation systems within the nuclear sector. We are also part of a 10-year control systems framework for designing, manufacturing, and installing control systems to aid decommissioning and operational efficiency, the project comprises of more than 200 nuclear facilities and more than 1,000 buildings in Cumbria. We are a Key supplier and are looking for people to join our team. You will be working on a multi-million-pound contract to manage system design, Programme, Test and assembly. The framework supports the site's high-hazard risk reduction programme. We have existing Teams out of Birchwood Park, Warrington, Cumbria and Newcastle North East, where we can manage hybrid working, with occasional site visits.

About The Role

We're looking for a SCADA Systems Engineer to design and deliver high-quality supervisory control and visualisation systems for complex industrial applications. This role focuses on how systems are monitored, controlled, and understood-covering operator interfaces, data visualisation, alarm management, and system integration. You'll work across the full project lifecycle, from design through to commissioning, playing a key role in delivering intuitive, reliable, and data-driven SCADA and HMI solutions/platforms. This is ideal for a mid-level engineer looking to deepen their expertise in SCADA/HMI platforms and progress toward a senior position with greater technical ownership.

Why This Role?

• Own the operator interface and visualisation layer of safety-critical systems
• Work on projects where data visibility and usability directly impact operational performance and safety
• Develop expertise across leading SCADA/HMI platforms and architectures
• Be involved end-to-end-from design through to live commissioning
• Clear progression path to Senior Engineer with increasing technical responsibility

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and develop SCADA systems, including:
• System architecture (client-server / distributed systems)
• Communications (OPC UA/DA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Develop high-quality HMI interfaces:
• Intuitive screen design and navigation
• Process visualisation and mimic diagrams
• Consistent UI/UX standards for operator usability
• Configure and manage alarm systems (prioritisation, rationalisation, diagnostics)
• Configure and integrate SCADA/HMI platforms such as: Rockwell FactoryTalk/FactoryTalk View, Schneider Citect/Vijeo Designer, Siemens WinCC, AVEVA / Wonderware
• Work closely with control systems engineers to integrate PLC data into SCADA systems
• System configuration and integration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Commissioning
• Produce high-quality technical documentation (design specs, test docs, user manuals)

Here's What You'll Need:

• Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience developing SCADA/HMI systems in industrial environments
• Experience with one or more SCADA platforms (e.g. FactoryTalk, Citect, WinCC, Wonderware/AVEVA etc)
• Understanding of industrial communications (OPC, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience with alarm handling, diagnostics, and system monitoring
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams

Additional Information

• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days per week in the office, depending on project needs)
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• UK expensed travel required at key project stages (e.g. testing and commissioning)
• Security clearance: BPSS required (SC eligible)

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

Compensation Details

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.