Control System Engineer

Talentometry; Highweek; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from senior engineers

Job summary

Talentometry is recruiting a Junior Control System Engineer in the UK. You will work with senior engineers across the full project lifecycle, from electrical design and panel layout to PLC programming, testing and site commissioning.

The role requires hands-on electrical and automation experience, the ability to work on-site, and a degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. On-site work is required in the UK, with a package on offer up to £40k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' commercial experience in control systems, automation, or electrical engineering.
• Experience assisting with electrical designs and control panel schematics.
• Experience writing or fault-finding PLC code (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, Wago or similar).
• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist from initial electrical design and panel layout through PLC programming.
• Test, commission, and handover to site teams.
• Work closely with senior engineers on project lifecycles.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical design

On-site work

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

WAGO

Job description

Business Areas | Renewables & Power Control

Tech | Panel Design / PLC Design

Location | Newton Abbot

Offer | up to £40k + package

We are partnering with a highly innovative engineering technology business operating at the heart of the UK's transition to net zero. This company specialises in solving the complex engineering challenges that happen when large-scale renewable generation and energy storage systems need to connect to the National Grid.

Rather than just building standard panels, they design bespoke automation, control, and monitoring solutions that ensure solar, wind, and battery assets operate safely and optimally.

Working here means getting direct exposure to cutting-edge microgrids, smart-grid technology, and power plant control, surrounded by a team of industry experts passionate about sustainable engineering.

The Role Due to a rapidly expanding pipeline of renewable projects across the UK, the technical team is looking for a Junior Control System Engineer. Working closely with senior engineers, you will gain hands-on experience across the entire project lifecycle-from initial electrical design and panel layout through to PLC programming, testing, and final site commissioning.

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of commercial experience within a control systems, automation, or electrical engineering environment.
• Electrical Engineering: Practical experience assisting with electrical designs and control panel schematics.
• Software Engineering: Demonstrable experience writing, modifying, or fault-finding PLC code (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, Wago, or similar).
• Qualifications: Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, or a related discipline.
• Able to drive and a willingness to work on site as required

What’s in it for you?

• up to £40k plus package
• Direct mentorship from senior engineers who are genuine experts in power plant control.

This company does not possess a work visa sponsorship license. We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to work in the UK.