Automation Design Process Engineer

Company: AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited
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Location: Stafford
Job Description:

Job Overview

Responsible for the technical delivery of projects that involve automation and cyber security systems, with a focus on planning, requirements review, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and support across design, testing, and handover activities.

Responsibilities

  • Review project requirements and customer specifications, supporting project planning with engineering input, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate technical activities across design, manufacturing, testing, site teams, and subcontractors, while managing system and discipline interfaces.
  • Prepare and review technical documents such as specifications, calculations, reports, drawings, and test procedures.
  • Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, project closeout, and final handover activities.
  • Track technical issues, risks, and changes, ensuring compliance with standards, contract requirements, and quality processes.
  • Communicate with customers on technical matters throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

  • +6 years of experience in HMI development and DCS platform design.
  • Strong hands‑on experience with industrial communication standards and protocols (IEC61850, Modbus, IEC 101/104, ProfNet, Ethernet/IP).
  • Experience with multi‑SAS and various applied protocols.
  • Ability to interpret and develop project architecture based on cyber security requirements, including overall centralized cyber security system and network.
  • Demonstrated experience in engineering, design, and commissioning of automation and OT cyber security systems for electrical networks.
  • Good understanding of IEC 62443 standard and its implementation.
  • Desirable: knowledge of GE DS agile and GPG system; experience in execution of digital substations and configuration of SCL files.

Required Skills

  • Excellent knowledge of industrial communication protocols and standards.
  • Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective stakeholder management and team coordination abilities.
  • Proficiency in technical documentation and compliance processes.
  • Willingness to travel during the project lifecycle as required.

Benefits

  • No relocation assistance provided.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026