Key Responsibilities

- Visit water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, RO plants, pumping stations and water distribution facilities across Karnataka.
- Conduct site surveys and understand the existing electrical, instrumentation, automation and communication systems.
- Collect technical data and prepare detailed project requirements.
- Design complete PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation and automation architecture.
- Prepare control philosophy, process flow diagrams, I/O lists, system architecture and communication layouts.
- Select suitable PLCs, SCADA software, HMIs, sensors, instruments, VFDs, control panels and networking equipment.
- Prepare detailed Bill of Materials, quantity estimates, project costing and commercial estimates.
- Prepare Detailed Project Reports for submission to government departments, municipal bodies, water boards and other authorities.
- Support technical presentations, project approvals, tender submissions and discussions with government officials and consultants.
- Prepare technical specifications, scope of work, compliance statements and tender documentation.
- Plan and execute complete automation projects from design to commissioning.
- Coordinate with customers, consultants, civil contractors, electrical contractors, panel builders and equipment suppliers.
- Closely monitor site installation, cabling, panel erection, instrumentation, PLC programming and SCADA integration.
- Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, system validation and final commissioning.
- Monitor project schedules, costs, quality and customer deliverables.
- Resolve technical and site-related issues without delay.
- Prepare project progress reports, documentation, operating manuals and handover documents.
- Build and manage an internal automation project team as the number of projects increases.
- Train engineers and technicians for programming, installation, commissioning and maintenance activities.

Technical Knowledge Required





- PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- SCADA system development and monitoring.
- HMI screen development.
- Control panel and automation system design.
- Water treatment, STP, RO and pumping system automation.
- Instrumentation including flow, level, pressure, temperature, pH, turbidity, conductivity and water-quality monitoring.
- VFDs, motor control centres, pumps, valves and actuators.
- Remote monitoring and data acquisition systems.
- Communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP and OPC.
- Preparation of I/O lists, control philosophy, cable schedules and system architecture.
- Government tender specifications, DPR preparation, estimation and costing.
- Site execution, testing and commissioning.

Candidate Requirements

- 810 years of relevant experience in SCADA, PLC and industrial automation projects.
- Engineering qualification in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Automation or a related discipline.
- Practical experience in water treatment plants, STPs, RO plants, pumping stations or water distribution projects is preferred.
- Must be capable of handling complete projects independently.
- Must have experience in project design, estimation, costing and DPR preparation.
- Experience working with government departments, consultants or public infrastructure projects will be an advantage.
- Willingness to travel frequently and work at project sites across Karnataka.
- Strong project management, communication and customer-handling skills.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate with multiple agencies.
- Ability to build and manage a project execution team.

Preferred Personal Attributes

- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Practical and solution-oriented approach.
- Good leadership and team-building ability.
- Solid documentation and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects.
- Willingness to take projects from initial site survey through successful commissioning.

📌 Automation Project Manager - SCADA & PLC (Bengaluru)
🏢 Mecwin Technologies
📍 Bengaluru