Graduate Automation Engineer

VINCI Energies UK & RoI

. Support the design, development and testing of industrial automation and control systems .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited KingdomEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design, development, and testing of industrial automation and control systems, with a strong foundation in PLC programming and familiarity with SCADA and HMI platforms. Possesses excellent problem-solving and communication skills, essential for collaborating with project teams and delivering solutions in the Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, and Water sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PLC ProgrammingSCADA/HMI PlatformsElectrical Engineering DegreeProblem-Solving SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingSCADA PlatformsHMI PlatformsElectrical Drawings UnderstandingControl Systems EngineeringAutomation TechnologiesFault-Finding SkillsAnalytical SkillsTechnical DocumentationSystem Integration

Soft Skills

Strong Communication AbilitiesCollaborative ApproachAdaptabilityProactive LearningCommitment to Professional Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAutomation SoftwareIndustrial NetworkingEngineering Documentation

Industry Keywords

Industrial AutomationControl SystemsFood & Beverage SectorManufacturing SectorWater SectorHealth and Safety RequirementsEngineering Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, development and testing of industrial automation and control systems
Assist with producing technical documents, including functional specifications, drawings and project records
Contribute to the configuration and programming of control systems, such as PLCs, HMIs and SCADA platforms
Support system integration, testing, fault-finding and commissioning activities at client sites
Work with project teams, clients and suppliers to deliver solutions safely, on time and to specification
Follow relevant engineering standards, quality procedures and health and safety requirements
Take part in training and development to build technical and professional capabilities
Deliver automation solutions for blue-chip clients in Food & Beverage, Manufacturing and Water sectors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree (or about to graduate) in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
Keen interest in automation, control systems, and digital technologies
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and fault-finding skills
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Competence with Microsoft Office applications
Willingness to learn specialist automation software and tools
Collaborative approach and readiness to work within project teams on client sites as required
Full, valid UK driving licence or willingness to obtain one (desirable)
Eligibility to work in the UK
Unable to sponsor visas for this role
Experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider or similar) through academic projects, placements, or internships (desirable)
Familiarity with SCADA/HMI platforms and industrial networking (desirable)
Understanding of electrical drawings and engineering documentation (desirable)
Proactive, adaptable, and committed to ongoing learning and professional development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 7% matched pension
Healthcare plan
Health Shield cashback scheme
Death in service
EV car scheme
Share scheme
25 days' holiday
Flexi-time
Company workwear
Structured career progression
Flexible working arrangements
Training and development opportunities
Collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment
Opportunity to work on challenging projects for major UK and global clients