Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer - (Wastewater Treatment Projects) - Lisbon
About Glanua
Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector's where our clients include Ireland and the UK's largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today's environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 600+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

Glanua Engenharia is the Portuguese-based Technical Hub of the Glanua Group, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across Ireland and the UK. Established to support the design and delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure, our Lisbon office brings together expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Process, and Structural Design. At Glanua Engenharia, we are driven by a shared mission to tackle environmental challenges and contribute to a cleaner, decarbonised, and more sustainable world.

The Role:
As part of our strategic growth, we are seeking an Automation Engineer who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to bring water and wastewater infrastructure projects from concept stage through to Construction. In this role you will work to develop engineering design solutions to meet the Client's needs following these through to the process commissioning stage to ensure the successful outcome of the project.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The main duties and responsibilities of the Automation Engineer are outlined as follows:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a "one team" culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies, and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Be familiar with the HSQE management system and procedures in conjunction with the current statutory requirements.
• Perform the functional design of PLC Architecture, Networks and Communications interfaces using standard hardware and software components.
• Develop Functional and Design Specifications Documents from Design Briefs and Control Philosophies.
• Build and test PLC code to a high standard based on a Functional Specification.
• Develop and build HMI platforms to control automated systems.
• Design and develop SCADA applications for complete plants along with modifications to existing system to incorporate new control.
• Work alongside a multidiscipline team of engineers for project duration.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to project delivery teams during system design, implementation, and testing.
• Present solutions for technical issues arising in control systems.
• Develop documentation and perform FAT and SAT as part of a project sign-off with client.
• Plan and implement all associated engineering tasks within a project to ensure time, cost, and quality targets are adhered to.
• Apply and develop engineering standards as part of the Automation Team.
• Work with key suppliers to ensure optimal use of available technologies and components.
• Ability to perform fault finding on highly automated systems.
• Schedule and prioritise tasks across assigned projects while working to tight timelines.
• Liaise with relevant consultants, subcontractors, site staff, commercial resources and the general site team involved in the project.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).
• Show an eagerness to learn and progress in your own career as well as the mentoring and training of more junior staff. Glanua has a proven track record of developing graduates from college through to director level within the organisation.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Automation Engineer are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry or similar.
• Degree or equivalent in Automation Engineering or related field, demonstrating a high Automation, Control & Instrumentation content.
• An interest in developing a career within an industry-leading organisation.
• Ability to work as part of a team in project delivery and provide input at team meetings.
• Proficient in programming in one of the following platforms: Rockwell, Schneider, Mitsubishi or Omron.
• Experience in communication protocols and networks such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, DeviceNet.
• Experience in programming and designing SCADA systems, such as Ignition, AVEVA, Iconics or Vijeo Citect.
• Experience in commissioning VSDs and instruments and integrating into control systems.
• Experience in on-site commissioning.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication (written, verbal and telephonic), presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills with a high level of motivation.
• Full driving licence.