Control Systems Project Engineer (PLC/DCS) – On-site

Hunter Selection Ltd

Chippenham

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 50,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance
Group Income Protection Plan
Company Life Assurance Plan
Enhanced Pension
25 days annual leave

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd in Chippenham, Wiltshire, has a rare opportunity for a Project Engineer to oversee control system projects from initial assessment to commissioning. The role involves interpreting technical requirements, drafting specs, selecting materials, and designing system layouts, with hands-on responsibility for assembly, testing, and deployment.

You will travel domestically and internationally for start-up and support; familiarity with P&IDs and electrical schematics is essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Control Systems.
  • Knowledge of electrical principles relevant to control systems.
  • Experience with wiring methods, I/O hardware, and panel design.
  • Ability to read P&IDs, diagrams, schematics.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret technical requirements and contribute to project specifications.
  • Select and procure materials for control systems.
  • Design system layouts and drawings (not drafting).
  • Oversee assembly, configuration, testing and deployment of control systems.
  • Engage in system testing, client liaison and onsite installation.

Skills

Electrical theory
Control systems
Reading schematics
PC literacy
Troubleshooting
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Systems

Tools

PLC
DCS
HMI

Job description

Hunter Selection Ltd in Chippenham, Wiltshire, has a rare opportunity for a Project Engineer to oversee control system projects from initial assessment to commissioning. The role involves interpreting technical requirements, drafting specs, selecting materials, and designing system layouts, with hands-on responsibility for assembly, testing, and deployment.

You will travel domestically and internationally for start-up and support; familiarity with P&IDs and electrical schematics is essential.

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