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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Russell Taylor
- **Location:** Stirling, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £45,000 - £60,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Engineering, Software Documentation, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Ethernet, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Modbus, Profibus, Software Engineering, Systems Integration
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5963634569

## About the Role

* Knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems, including software development, testing and commissioning
 * The ability to interpret client specifications, technical standards and user requirements, and turn them into practical, compliant solutions
 * An understanding of QA processes and documentation standards, and a focus on getting work right first time
 * Understanding of industrial communications networks and protocols, such as Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP and Modbus
 * Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to adding value for clients
 * A commitment to health, safety, quality and cyber security best practice
 * A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites across Scotland
 * Familiarity with OT cyber security principles (desirable)

## Description

Are you a Systems Integration Engineer looking for your next step up?
Do you enjoy taking PLC, HMI and SCADA projects from design through to commissioning?
Would you like to work on projects that support water infrastructure across Scotland?, * Designing, developing and implementing PLC, HMI and SCADA solutions for water and wastewater treatment assets

 * Producing technical documents, including FDS, hardware designs with I/O documentation, test documents and operation manuals
 * Configuring and programming control systems on Siemens and Rockwell platforms
 * Making sure your work meets company procedures, client standards and regulatory requirements
 * Taking part in design reviews, audits and lessons-learned workshops
 * Providing technical support, troubleshooting and optimisation for existing control systems
 * Building strong relationships with clients as their trusted technical contact

Where you'll be doing it?
You'll join one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors, with over 100 years of industry experience. They support clients across water, power and energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear, and food and beverage. Their teams design, deliver and support automation, electrical, instrumentation and control systems. This role is focused on water and wastewater projects across Scotland's Central Belt.