The posting
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced, technically strong, and hands-on Lead Control & Automation Engineer to take full ownership of control and automation systems across our water, wastewater, desalination, and industrial utility project portfolio. This role spans the complete EPC lifecycle — from engineering design and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning, and plant handover — for facilities such as water treatment plants, sewage/wastewater treatment plants, RO/desalination plants, and industrial process utilities.
The ideal candidate is not purely a desk-based engineer: they are expected to be personally hands-on with design work, PLC/SCADA programming, and on-site troubleshooting, while also leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinating with consultants, clients, and EPC contractors, and driving quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
Responsibilities
1. Control Systems: PLC, HMI, SCADA &Automation
- Develop control philosophy, functional design specifications (FDS)/detailed design specifications (DDS), and control narratives for PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, including membrane systems(polymeric/ceramic), mix-bed systems, and VFD networks
- Personally perform or closely supervise:
- PLC programming on Siemens, and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell platforms, per IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- HMI development using platforms such as Siemens WinCC, or equivalent
- SCADA system configuration and development using platforms such as Wonderware SCADA, WinCC, or equivalent, including tag database design, alarm management, trending, and reporting
- Design and implement plant-wide industrial network architecture using protocols such as PROFIBUS, MODBUS, CANopen, and Ethernet, including Schneider + Siemens mixed-vendor networks
- Integrate control systems with Facilities Management Control Systems (FMCS) and RTU systems as required
- Plan and execute factory acceptance testing(FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), loop checks, and full functional/commissioning testing of control systems
- Develop and maintain system documentation: I/O lists, logic diagrams, network architecture drawings, alarm/event configurations, and as-built records
- Provide ongoing troubleshooting, performance optimization, and day-to-day maintenance leadership for control systems post-commissioning
2. Construction, Testing & Commissioning
- Oversee field installation for water treatment, wastewater/sewage treatment, RO/desalination, and industrial utility facilities, ensuring work is executed per approved design and quality standards
- Troubleshoot design or installation issues on-site, providing hands-on technical resolution
- Coordinate site acceptance testing (SAT), loop checks, and functional testing with construction and commissioning teams
3. Team Leadership & Development
- Manage day-to-day workload, priorities, and performance of the instrumentation, and controls engineering team
- Mentor and coach engineers and technicians, building technical capability across design, programming, and commissioning disciplines
- Foster a collaborative, safety-first, and quality-driven team culture
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Control and Automation Engineering
- Experience in working Water Treatment System would be an advantage
- Minimum 8 years of progressive, international experience delivering control and automation solutions for water, wastewater, desalination, industrial utilities, or mission-critical infrastructure projects
- Proven track record managing the complete EPC lifecycle — engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning (FAT/SAT)— for municipal and industrial clients
- Experience across major/large-scale plants such as water treatment plants, sewage/wastewater treatment plants, RO/desalination plants, and power/industrial utility projects strongly preferred
Technical Skills
- Proficient in PLC programming across **Siemens, and Allen-Bradley/Rockwell** platforms, per IEC 61131-3 programming standards
- SCADA system expertise in **Wonderware SCADA and Siemens WinCC
- Accomplished in multiple automation/industrial network protocols: **MODBUS, PROFIBUS, CANopen, and Ethernet
- Experience integrating Facilities Management Control Systems (FMCS) and RTU systems with plant automation
- Experience with FAT/SAT processes, loop checks, and full system commissioning
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and stakeholder-facing engagements
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight project schedules
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work hands-on when needed, not only in a supervisory capacity
Availability & Flexibility
- Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to respond to emergencies and meet critical project schedules



