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Automation Engineer

Posted: 21/11/25
Recruiter:NES Fircroft
Reference:3030855951
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Systems Engineer
Salary:Competitive Competitive
Location:UK
Description: Role Summary/Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Field Engineer with deep expertise in power delivery systems, switchgear, and PLC-based automation of industrial, commercial and utility processes particularly in the field of critical power controls. This Field Engineer will also be able to perform installation, troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution equipment. The ideal candidate works as a member of a work group to meet assigned objectives, demonstrates leadership, and ensures projects are executed on time and within budget.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Provide knowledge of and conduct work activities in compliance with the NES Fircroft HSE

(Health, Safety and Environment, and Safety Manual & Safety policy at all

times.

  • Maintain compliance with all safety policies, NFPA70E electrical safety standards, and

company protocols.

  • Develop and further expand technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognized

industry standards for engineering ability

  • Have extensive knowledge of PLC automation and control tools (Emerson/ABB),

distributed I/O systems, and HMI Development (Human Machine Interface).

  • Program and configure PLC systems, distributed I/O, and HMI interfaces for power

monitoring and automation.

  • Be responsible for hands-on execution of projects including Startup, commissioning,

maintenance, troubleshooting, engineering, design and repair of Power Delivery

equipment including switchgear, Circuit Breakers, PLCs, Relays, Power Management

Controls systems and other Power related equipment & controls.

  • Develop electrical equipment layouts, schematics, network architectures, and bills of

material.

  • Participate in 24/7 on-call support for high-priority clients when needed.

  • Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials,

securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet, and

expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis.

  • Exercise good judgment in controlling costs and expenditures of company funds. Protect

the company's capital investments by properly safeguarding and maintaining that

equipment for which you are responsible

  • Strive to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction in all transactions and

relationships

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (OR a High School Diploma with a

minimum of 8 years of engineering / field experience in automation controls)

  • Minimum of 5 years of field engineering experience

  • Proficiency in:

o PLC programming tools such as (Proficy Machine Edition, ABB Automation

Builder)

o HMI development (Cimplicity HMI, Wonderware, or similar platforms)

o Protective relay programming (Multilin, SEL, etc.)

o AutoCAD for electrical design

  • Strong knowledge of switchgear, circuit breakers, and low/medium voltage systems.

  • Strong Computer skills to include Outlook, Excel, and Word

  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% as required. Ability and willingness

to possess and maintain a valid passport and driver's license. NES Fircroft will only employ those

who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of

employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation

and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Familiarity with critical facility automation for data centers, utilities, and industrial

applications.

  • Technical skills in testing of power distribution and delivery to include Low Voltage and

Medium Voltage Breakers, Switchgear, Relays is a plus.

  • Ability to build strong customer relationships

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimum supervision

  • Demonstrated problem-solving and communication skills

  • Customer service oriented


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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