What you'll be doing As a Waste Site SCADA Systems Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing site-based SCADA systems across our wastewater operations estate. These systems provide critical monitoring, control and operational insight across treatment works and pumping stations. Support and maintain critical SCADA platforms including AVEVA System Platform/Wonderware, FactoryTalk View and Iconics. Ensure high levels of system availability, resilience and security across operational sites. Troubleshoot and resolve faults involving SCADA systems, HMIs, PLCs and communications infrastructure. Deliver upgrades, patches and improvements that keep systems secure and reliable. Support disaster recovery planning and business continuity arrangements. Work closely with operations teams to understand challenges and identify opportunities for improvement. Provide technical input into capital delivery and OT improvement projects. Champion OT change management, risk management and cybersecurity best practice. Act as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues across the wider OT community. Why join Thames Water? This is an opportunity to work at a scale that very few organisations can offer. You’ll be joining a team responsible for supporting operational technology that directly impacts millions of customers and some of the UK's most critical infrastructure. You’ll help deliver the next generation of OT capability while developing your own expertise in a highly visible and influential role. You'll benefit from: Exposure to large-scale SCADA, automation and OT environments. Involvement in major infrastructure and digital transformation programmes. Opportunities to develop specialist expertise in Operational Technology and industrial cybersecurity. Hybrid working that supports work-life balance. A collaborative team environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. The chance to make a real difference to environmental performance and customer outcomes Base location: Hybrid – Guilford Working pattern: 36 hours Monday to Friday, with participation in an on-call rota What we're looking for We're interested in talented engineers who are passionate about Operational Technology and enjoy solving complex technical challenges. You’ll ideally have experience in: SCADA, PLC, ICA or industrial automation environments. AVEVA System Platform/Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, Iconics or similar technologies. Allen-Bradley PLC systems. Industrial communications and OT networking. Troubleshooting critical operational systems. Working with operational stakeholders and translating technical issues into practical solutions. You’ll stand out if you also have: Experience within water, utilities, manufacturing, energy or other process industries. Experience supporting industrial control system projects or major system upgrades. Understanding of network design, redundancy and resilience technologies. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary: Competitive salary up to £62,000 per annum. Car Allowance: £4,500. Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays). Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T
Waste Site SCADA Systems Engineer in Surrey employer: Thames Water
Thames Water is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on innovation in wastewater operations, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements, a 36-hour week, and opportunities to mentor colleagues while contributing to impactful projects. The Crossness location provides a unique environment where you can make a meaningful difference in the community and enhance your technical skills in a collaborative setting.
