Schneider Electric
Global leader in electrification, automation and digitization for industries, infrastructure and buildings.
Design and sell automation solutions for utility water operations.
17 hours ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Ireland | United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
159,002 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Management
Automation
Sustainability Consulting
Electrical Engineering
Project Management
Design & Engineering
Energy Audits
Building Management Systems
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Infrastructure
Industry
Buildings
Data Centers
Networks
Residential
Oil and Gas
Role
Description
automation architecture
scada programming
plc configuration
integration strategy
digital continuity
stakeholder management
You will lead the design and implementation of advanced industrial automation solutions for utilities operations. This role requires deep technical expertise in process automation, digital transformation, and integration of control systems, with a strong focus on optimizing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in water infrastructure.
- Develop end‑to‑end automation architectures for water storage, treatment plants, pumping stations and distribution networks using EcoStruxure, AVEVA and the Schneider portfolio.
- Design solutions that maintain digital continuity from engineering design (P&ID) through operations and maintenance.
- Analyze competitor landscape and assess compatibility with existing installations.
- Serve as trusted advisor to utilities and system integrators, translating business needs into technical solutions.
- Lead workshops and technical presentations to showcase automation and remote operation value.
- Define integration strategies for SCADA, PLCs and IoT within utility networks.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity best practices and sustainability frameworks.
- Collaborate with end users and system integrators to deliver optimized solutions.
- Provide technical expertise to support sales teams during bids and proposals.
- Meet assigned sales targets for services and solutions in the designated segment.
- Program and configure SCADA systems, PLCs and design robust network architectures.
- Communicate effectively and manage stakeholders, leading technical discussions and influencing decisions.
Requirements
modicon
ecostruxure
aveva
commissioning
cybersecurity
certifications
- Demonstrate strong expertise in industrial automation platforms such as Modicon, EcoStruxure Automation Expert and AVEVA System Platform.
- Apply hands‑on experience in designing and commissioning automation for pumping stations, treatment plants and remote water networks.
- Preferably hold certifications in industrial automation or utility standards and familiarity with digital transformation and cybersecurity.
Benefits
The position offers a competitive salary and bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, a pension scheme, an Employee Share Ownership Programme, and access to global internal mobility, mentorship and a learning portal.
- Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus scheme.
- 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, with a holiday buy‑sell option.
- Pension scheme and Employee Share Ownership Programme.
- Access to Open Talent Market for internal mobility, global mentors and projects.
- Learning portal and continuous development opportunities.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
€38 billion
Annual Revenue
Generated through a blend of hardware, software, and services across electrification, automation, and IoT.
- Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider.
- Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC.
- Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data.
- Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management.
- Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling.
- Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.
Culture + Values
- “Strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy within a global framework.”
- Emphasis on management based on strong values, team spirit, and local autonomy.
- Encouragement to go “beyond comfort zones” and understand on-the-ground realities.
Environment + Sustainability
71% Reduction
Emissions Cut
Achieved a 71% reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 emissions between 2017 and 2023, from 699,079 tCO₂e to 202,232 tCO₂e.
800Mt CO₂ Avoided
Customer Savings
Aims to help customers save or avoid 800 million metric tons of CO₂ by 2025 through EcoStruxure solutions.
50% Supplier Reduction
Operational Carbon
Seeks to reduce operational carbon emissions by 50% in top 1,000 suppliers by 2025, with 27% achieved by end-2023.
90% Renewables Target
Electricity by 2025
Committed to 90% renewable electricity by 2025, aiming for 100% by 2030; reported approximately 85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
- Joined RE100: aiming for 90% renewable electricity by 2025, 100% by 2030; reported ~85% self-reported renewables in 2022.
- Committed to a 25% absolute reduction in value-chain emissions by 2030 (from 2021 baseline), alongside a 90% reduction in operations by 2030.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Women
Leadership Parity
Target to achieve gender parity with 50% women in top leadership roles by a specified year.
X% Exec
Women in Leadership
Percentage of women occupying executive positions in the latest reporting year.
Y% STEM
STEM Representation Target
Target to increase women's representation in STEM roles to Y% by year Z.
- Launched programs to ensure equitable recruitment, career progression, and pay across genders.
- Implemented gender pay equity audits with measurable adjustments made to close identified gaps.