VINCI Energies
Actemium Automation Hampshire - Schneider Controls Engineer
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Software Controls Engineer – Schneider Electric Specialist
Actemium Automation Hampshire | Full-Time | Industrial Automation
Actemium Automation Hampshire, part of VINCI Energies, is seeking a Software Controls Engineer with experience programming Schneider Electric PLCs and working with Schneider SCADA and HMI systems. You’ll deliver automation and digital transformation projects across the water, energy and process sectors, contributing to essential UK infrastructure.
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.
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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.
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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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If you're an experienced Schneider Electric PLC programmer and Controls Engineer, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and shape the future of sustainable automation.
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