Design Engineer (SCADA)

At Siemens Mobility, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We encourage internal movement, growth and development and this is as important as our shared mission to innovate and transform the Rail industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer to join Rail Infrastructure as part of Communication and Information Services (CIS) business within the Engineering team and reports to SCADA Design Manager. This role is office based, with the primary location in Ashby De-La-Zouch. In CIS, we deliver Rail Infrastructure systems for customers across the UK and internationally. Our portfolio includes the provision of event driven control and monitoring solutions tailored for Centralised SCADA & Line-wide systems, Stations & Utilities, Power SCADA, Control Systems, Tunnel Ventilation, M&E and many more. We undertake the full engineering delivery life cycle across various projects.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong desire to continue developing technically by creating technical solutions and managing the associated risks. The individual's general and specialist knowledge, and understanding will be utilised to optimise the application of technologies and best practices. This role involves requirements capture, design, implementation, test, installation, commissioning and maintenance of SCADA Systems within the Rail sector.

You’ll make an impact by…

• Technically understanding our customer requirements and then ensuring that a solution is designed and implemented in a methodical manner utilising industry best practices.
• Engineering elements of a project and liaising closely with all members of the engineering team.
• Delivering assigned activities within agreed timescales and budgeted costs.
• Developing a firm understanding and appreciation of system design, development of system design, safety concepts and associated decision making as applied to applicable industries.
• Application of appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the project life cycle.
• Delivering assigned tasks in accordance with Company Safety and Quality procedures and all applicable legislative, safety and customer requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining and developing their own professional competence.

Your success will be measured by…

• Proven experience in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Electronic, Control, Systems, or similar) with Chartered Engineer status (or working toward it).
• Proven experience in SCADA design and programming, preferably to the Rail market.
• Technical competency in industrial control platforms, including hands‑on experience with A8000 RTUs, Siemens S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, and the integration of PLC/RTU‑based systems with field devices and networks.
• Practical expertise with modern SCADA platforms, ideally WinCC OA.
• Systems engineering awareness - requirements capture and decomposition, architecture definition, interface control, integration planning and full V‑lifecycle verification & validation.
• Experience and knowledge of engineering processes at all stages of the engineering lifecycle.
• Ability to learn new programming languages.

You’ll benefit from…

• Wellbeing: Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay.
• Financial: Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus.
• Family: Day‑one maternity and paternity rights, shared parental leave, extra holidays for length of service, generous time off - including volunteering days and sabbaticals.
• Personal Growth: Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career.

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter who will be happy to support you. We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self‑belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don’t match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.