Software Controls Engineer (Schneider Electric)

Location: Waterlooville, UK; regular travel of approximately 10–15% to client sites, mostly within a 2-hour drive of the Hampshire office.

Company

Actemium Automation Hampshire is part of VINCI Energies, a global engineering group operating in more than 50 countries and specializing in automation, energy, and digital transformation.

What you will do

• Program Schneider Electric PLCs, including Modicon, EcoStruxure, and Unity Pro.
• Configure and commission SCADA and HMI systems using AVEVA/Wonderware.
• Deliver PLC, SCADA, and HMI solutions for water and process-industry clients.
• Support the full project lifecycle, including design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handover.
• Produce FDS, specifications, control philosophies, and other technical documentation.
• Conduct site surveys, upgrades, troubleshooting, and collaboration with clients and internal engineering teams.

Requirements

• Strong experience programming Schneider Electric PLCs and working with Schneider SCADA/HMI platforms.
• Solid automation engineering and troubleshooting skills.
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or Software Engineering is preferred.
• Clear communication and effective teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility for occasional travel.
• Must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout employment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of industrial networking or cybersecurity.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on automation projects supporting essential UK infrastructure.
• Training, mentoring, career progression, and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Long-term career stability and access to VINCI Energies' global expertise and internal mobility network.
• Annual bonus, pension scheme, EV car scheme, private healthcare, Health Shield healthcare, share scheme, and death-in-service benefit.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and flexible working.

Hiring process

• Apply for the Software Controls Engineer position; visa sponsorship is not available.