Control Systems Site Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Royston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. in Royston, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to design, implement, test and commission control and automation systems for complex industrial projects, ensuring safe, reliable operation across the project lifecycle.

You will work with engineering, construction and commissioning teams to develop PLC/SCADA solutions, review control philosophies, troubleshoot faults, and ensure integration between electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support PLC and SCADA development, review control philosophies, and troubleshoot system issues.
• Coordinate commissioning and start-up activities, including factory/site acceptance testing and documentation reviews.
• Ensure integration between electrical, mechanical and automation systems and comply with project specifications.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the delivery of complex industrial, infrastructure project. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of control and automation systems, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical equipment throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

The Controls Engineer will work closely with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to develop and maintain automated control solutions across a variety of systems and applications. Responsibilities will include supporting PLC and SCADA development, reviewing control philosophies, troubleshooting system issues, and ensuring seamless integration between electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.

The role will also involve commissioning and start-up activities, supporting factory and site acceptance testing, reviewing technical documentation, and assisting with system optimisation. The successful candidate will be expected to identify and resolve control system faults, provide technical expertise during project delivery, and ensure all systems comply with project specifications and operational requirements.

Requirements

Applicants should hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline. Previous experience delivering automation and control solutions within industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, power, infrastructure, or data centre environments is essential.

Candidates should possess a strong understanding of PLC, SCADA, HMI, BMS, and EPMS systems, together with the ability to interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation. Experience supporting commissioning activities and integrated systems testing is highly desirable.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of troubleshooting and fault-finding within complex control systems and will be comfortable working within multidisciplinary project teams. Experience with industrial communication protocols and modern automation platforms will be advantageous, along with strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.