Control Systems Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the Energy sector is seeking a Control Systems Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing PLC and SCADA/DCS systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with PLC systems and SCADA platforms, as well as a strong understanding of design documentation and QA standards. This position offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits including private medical insurance and flexible options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flexible working options

Private pension (6.5% matched)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PLC-based control systems and configure advanced SCADA/DCS platforms.
• Create and review functional and detailed design specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Lead small projects or sub-teams, performing internal and customer acceptance testing.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure effective delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Skills

5 years' experience in PLC systems (Siemens PCS7, Rockwell ControlLogix, Schneider EcoStruxure)

Proficiency in IEC61131 languages

Background in preparing design documentation and test plans

Willingness to travel and full UK driving license

Tools

SCADA platforms (WinCC, Zenon)

Job description

Control Systems Software Engineer | Energy Sector | Stone, Staffordshire

Hybrid (3 days per week onsite). MERITUS are working with a leading consultancy within the Energy sector, they're looking for experienced Control Systems Software Engineers to join their team due to an influx of new projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in renewable energy and power generation. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced PLC and SCADA/DCS systems, contributing to upgrades, system improvements, and new builds in highly regulated industrial environments.

They9re based in Stone and operate a hybrid working model with 3 days per week on-site.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement PLC-based control systems and configure advanced SCADA/DCS platforms.
• Create and review functional and detailed design specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Lead small projects or sub-teams, performing internal and customer acceptance testing.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure effective delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Skills Required

• At least 5 years' experience in PLC systems such as Siemens PCS7, Rockwell ControlLogix, or Schneider EcoStruxure, and SCADA platforms like WinCC or Zenon.
• Proficiency in IEC61131 languages, including ladder, function block, and structured text.
• Strong background in preparing design documentation and test plans, and delivering systems to QA standards.
• Willingness to travel, with a full UK driving license, and capable of site-based commissioning work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (enquire for details)
• 25 days holiday (bank holidays on top)
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working options
• Private pension (6.5% matched)

If you have the skills and experience for the Control Systems Engineer role, please get in touch. A referral scheme is available for candidates whose details are passed to us and we successfully place. For questions, please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.