Controls Design Engineer

SIEMENS ENERGY LIMITED; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Flexible work

Medical benefits

Paid holidays and parental leave

Learn@Siemens-Energy

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy Gas and Power Services in Lincoln is seeking an engineer to own electrical and controls design activities for the modernisation and upgrade of Siemens Energy Small Gas Turbines. You will develop schematics, review wiring diagrams, and ensure compliance with customer requirements.

You will collaborate with Project Execution and Field Service teams to support manufacturing, installation and commissioning while driving continuous improvement and standardisation across the fleet.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering related to control systems, electrical, instrumentation or software.
• Strong technical ownership, good communication, and ability to manage multiple activities.
• Structured approach to problem solving and guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Familiar with change/configuration management tools and project management software.
• Gas turbine knowledge or similar industrial products is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical and controls activities for projects from design to commissioning.
• Develop and review electrical schematics and wiring diagrams for turbine upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Address obsolescence issues across the installed fleet and advise on improvements.
• Support discussions with customers and stakeholders during manufacturing, installation and testing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, standardisation and lessons learned.

Skills

Technical ownership

Communication skills

Multi‑project management

Problem solving

Systems engineering approach

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Change/configuration management tools

Project management software

Job description

Join our dynamic Engineering team at Siemens Energy Gas and Power Services in Lincoln, where you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of control and electrical systems for the modernisation and upgrade of Siemens Energy Small Gas Turbines. You will take technical ownership of engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating closely with the SGT Senior Specialist Fire and Explosion Protection engineer. Your expertise will guide the creation of innovative electrical design solutions, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

How You'll Make an Impact

• You will provide direct support to the SGT Senior Specialist, taking ownership of electrical and controls engineering activities throughout projects.
• You will develop and review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and design solutions for turbine package modifications and upgrades.
• You will ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements while addressing obsolescence issues across the installed fleet.
• You will support technical discussions with customers and stakeholders, providing guidance during manufacturing, installation, and testing activities.
• You will contribute to continuous improvement efforts, standardisation, and lessons‑learned activities within the team.
• You’ll join the Engineering team within Siemens Energy Gas and Power Services in Lincoln. The team is responsible for the build, development, and support of industrial HMI systems (hardware and software) used in the modernisation and upgrade of Siemens Energy Small Gas Turbines. You’ll work closely with the Project Execution team to enhance quality and strengthen on‑time delivery. You’ll also support Field Service during commissioning by helping troubleshoot and fix issues found during testing. The wider business supports customers worldwide with services that improve the reliability and performance of rotating power equipment across wind, utility, oil & gas, and industrial processing industries.

Qualifications

• You hold a degree or equivalent accreditation in an engineering discipline related to control systems, electrical, instrumentation, or software.
• You possess strong technical ownership, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple engineering activities effectively.
• You have a structured approach to problem‑solving and can provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• You are familiar with change/configuration management tools and have experience in project management software.
• Experience with gas turbine technology or similar industrial products is advantageous, along with a Systems Engineering approach to product improvement.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonisation, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character-no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens‑Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups