Control Systems Engineer - Contract

Automation Experts; South Shields; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Experts is seeking a Control Systems Engineer on a contract basis in Tyne & Wear. The role spans 4-6 months with a 37.5 hour week, offering exposure to power generation and renewable energy projects.

The successful candidate will design electrical power and control systems, implement Ethernet and serial networks, support PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell) and produce technical documentation. Subsea experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Siemens TIA Portal PLC development & programming.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical (advantageous but not essential).
• Preferred to have subsea experience.

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 & maintain technical documentation (specifications, risk assessments, manuals, etc.)

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell PLC

AutoCAD Electrical

Subsea experience

Education

Engineering degree

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