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:

• Design and write PLC, HMI, and SCADA software from functional specs
• Create project documentation including FDS, test plans, and I/O lists
• Work with systems like Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Wonderware, Rockwell
• Test, proof, and document code to high standards
• Understand and work from electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Conduct site-based commissioning, upgrades, and repairs
• Analyse and modify legacy code where needed
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients
• Play a key role in ongoing process improvement and system optimisation

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience writing PLC code in an engineering or customer-facing environment
• Solid understanding of SCADA systems and industrial automation
• Familiarity with electrical systems and mechanical integration
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and technical documentation
• Experience in sectors such as Water, Wastewater, Food & Beverage, or Automotive
• Knowledge of FDS/Test Plans and control logic design
• Commercial awareness and H&S understanding
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What’s On Offer:

• Up to £55,000 basic salary
• Choice of car, car allowance, or van
• Paid overtime
• Flexible/Agile working available
• Career progression through tailored development pathways
• Private healthcare options
• Pension scheme
• Mental and physical wellbeing support through structured programmes
• Discounts on lifestyle, tech, and travel
• Long-term career stability with a company delivering key UK infrastructure