SCADA + Systems Integration Commissioning Engineer - Southern Water

SCADA & Systems Integration Commissioning Engineer

Location: Chichester, West Sussex (with travel across regional sites)

This role is an integral part of delivering projects within the Southern Water Framework. You will support the commissioning and integration of SCADA and telemetry (Regional SCADA) systems, including communications and PLC replacement, working collaboratively with project teams and the Southern Water Operational Technology team.

You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle, helping to ensure systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned effectively, safely, and in line with project requirements through to handover.

What you will be doing:

• Support delivery of SCADA, telemetry, system integration, communications, and PLC replacement activities alongside project and commissioning teams
• Understand project requirements, interfaces with existing systems, and commissioning needs
• Contribute to and help deliver commissioning strategies, plans, and documentation
• Work closely with the Southern Water Operational Technology team to maintain asset integration
• Ensure installations meet technical standards, client specifications, and relevant industry standards (e.g. WIMES)
• Follow organisational MEICA and commissioning processes and procedures
• Coordinate commissioning activities with internal teams and supply chain partners to meet programme requirements
• Support planning, progress tracking, and participation in commissioning meetings
• Ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical safety requirements
• Assist with FAT, SAT, dry testing, and wet commissioning activities
• Maintain accurate records, test documentation, and handover information
• Support training plan development and pre‑handover operational readiness
• Help resolve defects and outstanding works prior to project completion
• Promote safe working practices at all times

About you:

• Experience delivering SCADA, telemetry, and systems integration within the water industry
• Experience supporting commissioning through to successful project completion
• Ability to collaborate with project teams and clients to resolve issues and maintain progress
• Understanding of water industry processes, and mechanical and electrical systems
• Structured and organised approach to commissioning activities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office for reporting and communication
• Awareness of health, safety, and environmental practices

Essential Qualifications and Certifications:

• CSCS/ECS Card in appropriate discipline
• SSSTS
• Experience with systems such as Wonderware, Windows Server, RsLogix/Studio 5000, VMware, Simatic, and Cisco

Desirable Qualifications and Certifications (support available):

• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• SMSTS

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

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