Role:
As a Systems Integration Engineer at Bridges, you will deliver high-quality control and automation solutions for the water industry as part of our Systems Integration (SI) team.
You will be involved in the design, development, testing and commissioning of PLC, SCADA and automation systems across the project lifecycle. Working closely with our design, panel build and delivery teams, you will help develop safe, reliable and innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients.
This role is suited to an engineer with existing Systems Integration experience who is looking to further develop their technical skills and take increasing responsibility for the successful delivery of their work.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Delivery
- Design, develop, configure, test and commission PLC, SCADA and automation systems across a range of projects.
- Produce technical documentation including control philosophies, URS, FDS, I/O schedules, test documentation and commissioning plans in line with Bridges and client standards.
- Translate project and client requirements into practical and effective control system solutions.
- Support the development and implementation of PLC, SCADA, telemetry and instrumentation solutions.
- Undertake system testing, fault finding and troubleshooting both within the office/workshop and on site.
- Apply appropriate design and engineering standards to ensure solutions are safe, compliant, reliable and maintainable.
- Take responsibility for assigned engineering tasks and work packages, ensuring they are delivered to the required quality, programme and budget.
- Support design reviews, testing and commissioning activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaboration & Integration
- Work closely with electrical, mechanical, design, panel build and delivery teams to ensure effective integration of control systems within wider EICA projects.
- Liaise with clients, suppliers and delivery partners as required to understand technical requirements and resolve engineering issues.
- Support site teams during installation, testing and commissioning activities.
- Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Contribute positively to the delivery of projects and the continued development of Bridges' Systems Integration capability.
- Build effective working relationships with colleagues, clients and supply chain partners.
Development & Knowledge Sharing
- Continue to develop technical knowledge and practical experience across PLC, SCADA, HMI, telemetry and wider automation technologies.
- Participate in relevant training and vendor certification programmes, including Schneider, Rockwell and Siemens.
- Share knowledge and experience with colleagues and contribute to a collaborative SI team environment.
- Seek opportunities to broaden experience across different projects, technologies and client requirements.
- Develop towards taking greater technical responsibility as experience and competence increases.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the development and improvement of standardised templates, tools and engineering processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve the quality, efficiency and consistency of Systems Integration delivery.
- Support the introduction of new technologies and innovative approaches where they provide value to our clients and projects.
- Consider whole-life performance, maintainability and sustainability when developing control system solutions.
- Contribute ideas and feedback to help improve Bridges' SI processes and technical capability.
Requirements
Essential Skills:
- Experience working with industrial control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, telemetry and instrumentation.
- Practical experience in developing, configuring, testing and fault-finding control system software.
- Good understanding of Systems Integration and control engineering principles.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.
- Ability to manage own workload, prioritise tasks and deliver assigned work to agreed timescales.
- Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continued professional and technical development.
- Team-focused approach with the right attitude and aptitude to support Bridges' values of Safe People, Happy People and Sustainable Business.
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of WIMES and other relevant industry standards.
- Experience working within the water or wastewater industry, including an understanding of associated treatment processes and control systems.
- Understanding of telemetry protocols, communications networks and data integration methods.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus or similar.
- Experience with PLC/SCADA platforms such as Schneider, Rockwell or Siemens.
- Degree or HNC/HND qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with vendor certification programmes and willingness to undertake structured training to develop formal competence.
- Membership of, or progress towards membership of, a relevant professional engineering institution.
Benefits
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES
RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.
We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.
We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.
Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:
- Health cash plan with Healthshield
- Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% company contribution
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Bike 2 Work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
- Employee recognition schemes
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.
Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.
Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace