Schneider Controls Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Hampshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Schneider Electric PLCs SCADA/HMI systems PLC programming Automation engineering Troubleshooting Technical documentation Commissioning Client collaboration

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] - Schneider Controls Engineer

Actemium Hampshire seeks a Schneider Controls Engineer. Program Schneider PLCs, configure SCADA/HMI, and deliver end‑to‑end automation for UK water and process sectors.

⭐ Role Overview

You will be responsible for programming Schneider Electric PLCs, configuring SCADA/HMI systems, and delivering full‑lifecycle automation solutions.

Travel: Around 10–15%, with most client sites within a 2‑hour drive of the Hampshire office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program Schneider Electric PLCs (Modicon, EcoStruxure, Unity Pro).
  • Configure and commission SCADA and HMI systems (AVEVA/Wonderware).
  • Deliver PLC, SCADA and HMI solutions for water and process industry clients.
  • Produce technical documentation (FDS, specifications, control philosophies).
  • Support full lifecycle delivery: design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, handover.
  • Conduct site surveys, upgrades and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal engineering teams.

Essential Skills

  • Ideally degree/HNC/HND in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Software Engineering.
  • Strong experience programming Schneider Electric PLCs and working with Schneider SCADA/HMI platforms.
  • Solid automation engineering and troubleshooting skills.
  • Clear communicator and effective team collaborator.
  • Full UK driving licence, with flexibility for occasional travel.

➕ Desirable

  • Knowledge of industrial networking or cyber security.

Why Actemium?

Work on impactful automation projects that support vital UK infrastructure.

Excellent development opportunities: training, mentoring and career progression.

Supportive engineering culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

About VINCI Energies

Actemium is part of VINCI Energies, a global engineering group operating in 50+ countries and specialising in automation, energy and digital transformation.

Joining VINCI Energies provides:

  • Long‑term career stability
  • Access to global expertise and innovative technologies
  • Opportunities for internal mobility across the worldwide network
  • A strong people‑focused culture with continuous investment in development

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + annual bonus
  • Pension scheme
  • EV car scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health Shield healthcare
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Share scheme (qualifying period)
  • Death in service benefit
  • Flexible working & professional development

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