Junior Project Engineer (SCADA)

Owen Daniels
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1EW, United Kingdom
Today
£30,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Junior
Education
Degree
Posted
29 Apr 2026 (Today)

Junior Project Engineer (SCADA)

Are you a motivated Junior Project Engineer with an interest in SCADA systems and industrial automation? Are you looking to develop your skills within a supportive engineering environment? If so, this opportunity could be ideal for you.

Our client, a well-established engineering company, is seeking a Junior Project Engineer (SCADA) to join their team in Hemel Hempstead. The successful candidate will support the delivery of SCADA and control system projects, gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.

Junior Project Engineer (SCADA)

Permanent position

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 (DOE)

Monday to Friday

Hemel Hempstead

Junior Project Engineer (SCADA)

Job Description

• Assist in the design and development of SCADA and control systems

• Support the creation and organisation of technical documentation and system layouts

• Work alongside senior engineers on project delivery from concept through to commissioning

• Assist with data collection, site surveys, and asset information management

• Support PLC/SCADA configuration, testing, and system integration activities

• Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure project requirements are met

• Help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget

• Maintain accurate project records with a strong focus on data quality and detail

• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering and documentation processes

Junior Project Engineer (SCADA)

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, Automation, or Systems Engineering

• Strong ability to organise and manage technical information

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Good written communication skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and diagramming tools

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Awareness of SCADA or industrial control systems

• Familiarity with site surveys and asset data collection

• Basic understanding of PLCs, RTUs, and control networks

• Exposure to URS or FEED-stage engineering

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply

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