Control Systems Engineer

Ports North; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in control systems engineering is seeking an experienced Contract Control Systems Engineer to join their team. This position offers remote working with occasional travel to UK sites. Responsibilities include designing and implementing PLC-based control systems, supporting testing and troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with technical documentation standards. Applicants must have strong experience with Siemens automation platforms and SCADA systems, along with excellent problem-solving skills. SC clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in PLC design and programming.
• Demonstrable expertise with Siemens automation platforms.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems.
• Configure and program Siemens PLCs.
• Develop and modify SCADA systems.
• Support system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Produce technical documentation and ensure compliance with project standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Skills

PLC design and programming

Siemens automation platforms

SCADA systems

Interpret engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Contract Control Systems Engineer - Remote (Occasional Travel)

Duration: 6 Month Initial (Likely to Extend)

Location: Remote (UK) with occasional on-site travel

Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance (or already SC Cleared)

We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. This role offers remote working with occasional travel to UK sites as required on a 2-year programme of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems
• Configure and program Siemens PLCs
• Develop and modify SCADA systems
• Support system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Produce technical documentation and ensure compliance with project standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams

Skills & Experience Needed

• Strong experience in PLC design and programming
• Demonstrable expertise with Siemens automation platforms
• Hands-on experience with SCADA systems
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, control philosophies, and specifications
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Must be eligible for SC clearance or already SC Cleared

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