Control Systems Engineer - Contract

Automation Experts; North East; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Subsea Systems is seeking a Control Systems Engineer on a short-term contract in Tyne & Wear. The role focuses on electrical power and control system design, plus network communication and PLC programming support for Siemens TIA Portal or Rockwell.

The successful candidate will also produce essential technical documentation and contribute to project risk assessments and manuals, with a view to delivering robust subsea control solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Skilled with Siemens TIA Portal PLC development & programming.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical power and control systems.
• Design and implementation of Ethernet and serial communication networks.
• Support PLC programming using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation (specifications, risk assessments, manuals).

Skills

Electrical power and control design

PLC programming

Ethernet & serial networks

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Control Systems Engineer - Contract

Subsea Systems

4-6 Months

37.5 hour week

Tyne & Wear

Ref: 25743

A specialist engineering and design consultancy is seeking a Control Engineer for a short-term contract.

The role offers exposure to technically challenging projects within power generation and renewable energy. The company culture promotes technical integrity, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Controls Engineer - The Role:

• Design of electrical power and control systems
• Design and implementation of Ethernet and serial communication networks
• Support PLC programming using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell
• Produce & maintain technical documentation (specifications, risk assessments, manuals, etc.)

Controls Engineer - The Person:

• The successful candidate will ideally have:
• A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
• Skilled with Siemens TIA Portal PLC development & programming
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical (advantageous but not essential)
• Preferred to have subsea experience

Located in Tyne & Wear, this role would be commutable from Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, Jarrow, Hebburn, Washington, Chester-le-Street, Blyth, Cramlington, Seaham North Shields, South Shields, Morpeth, Peterlee and surrounding areas.

For further information call Sarah Clarke