Job Description

Automation Engineer (Field / Water & Wastewater)

Location: Office based in Carlow  (candidate preferred to be situated in the Leinster region)

The Opportunity
We are hiring for our client, a major contractor delivering large-scale water and wastewater projects in partnership with Uisce Éireann. Due to continued project wins, they are seeking an Automation Engineer to join their team, supporting projects across Ireland.

This is a field-based role with significant site travel, offering exposure to critical national infrastructure and long-term project pipelines.

Top 3 Things to Know

• Strong pipeline of water/wastewater projects across Ireland
• Field-based role with regular site travel
• €60k–€80k + vehicle & strong benefits

The Role
As an Automation Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop PLC/SCADA control systems for water & wastewater projects
• Program and commission PLCs (Siemens S7) and HMI systems
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning on client sites
• Troubleshoot and maintain control systems, VSDs, and motor control circuits
• Produce technical documentation including FDS and O&M manuals
• Work closely with project teams to deliver upgrades and system improvements
• Ensure compliance with SDLC processes and change control procedures

The Person

• 3–5+ years’ experience in automation, controls, or maintenance
• Strong PLC experience (Siemens S7 preferred) and SCADA exposure
• Background in industrial, utilities, or process environments (water experience desirable)
• Electrical trade or relevant engineering qualification
• Comfortable with regular travel to sites across Ireland
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on-site

The Reward

• €60,000 – €80,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle / travel allowance
• Exposure to major national infrastructure projects
• Strong long-term career progression within a growing sector

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage
To find out more about this Automation Engineer role or to apply, contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage for a confidential discussion. 📞 015 255632 📧 dominic@huntersavage.com