Senior Systems Engineer - AVEVA System Platform (Contract) in Chesterfield

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to support the delivery of critical systems within a nuclear infrastructure project. This role centres on the design, implementation and support of AVEVA System Platform, MAC Solutions ProcessVUE and MSSQL Reporting Services. This position requires strong expertise in SCADA/HMI development, data management and reporting systems; with the ability to produce and manage extensive engineering documentation in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical delivery of the SCADA, Management Information and Reporting Systems.
• Design, develop and implement solutions using AVEVA System Platform 2023, MAC Solutions ProcessVUE and MSSQL Reporting Services.
• Configure and manage AVEVA Historian for real-time data collection and long-term storage.
• Integrate control systems with third‑party equipment using standard industrial protocols.
• Support system architecture design including redundancy, resilience, and cybersecurity considerations.
• Produce clear technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures and operating and maintenance documentation, and take ownership of existing documentation, updating as required.
• Deploy and test the SCADA system as part of ongoing system development.
• Conduct system integration, Factory and Customer Acceptance Testing (FAT, CAT).
• Support project lifecycle management activities as required.
• Collaborate effectively with and support the Project Manager, Lead Engineer and Engineering Team with the planning and execution of activities to ensure they meet the time and quality required with clear reporting on progress and blockers.
• Provide health and safety leadership by example.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in industrial automation and control systems, including:
  • AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware)
  • AVEVA OMI (InTouch OMI)
  • AVEVA Historian
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• Proven experience in design, implementation and testing of SCADA solutions within industrial environments.
• Experience developing management information and reporting solutions in an industrial or engineering environment.
• Strong background in SCADA/HMI system design and implementation.
• Proven experience producing and managing large‑scale engineering documentation.
• Understanding of software/system lifecycle processes (design, development, testing, deployment).
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with MAC Solutions ProcessVUE (or ability to quickly learn).
• Prior experience working in nuclear, defence or other highly regulated industries.
• Scripting or programming experience (e.g., PowerShell, .NET).
• Experience integrating enterprise data/reporting platforms.

Qualifications & Personal Attributes

• A degree or HND/HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other relevant engineering experience equivalent to these.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to handle complex systems and large volumes of documentation.
• Proactive, methodical and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Effective team collaborator with the ability to work independently.