Controls Engineer

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Engineering & Manufacturing in Glasgow is looking for a Controls Engineer to contribute to design, development, programming, and commissioning of control and protection systems for power generation and distribution projects. The role supports the wider engineering team in delivering robust energy solutions.

You will work on PLCs, HMI, protection relays, and generator controllers, with emphasis on reliability, efficiency, and safety. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Systems Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in controls and protection systems engineering in energy sector.
• Experience with PLCs and HMI development.
• Experience with generator controllers, ECUs, digital AVRs, and switchgear/transformers.
• Experience configuring protection relay settings for power generation/distribution.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control system solutions for power generation and distribution projects.
• Program and configure PLCs, develop HMIs, and configure control and monitoring systems.
• Configure protection settings and systems, including protection relays, for power generation and distribution.
• Support the tuning of controllers to optimise generator and distribution system performance.
• Assist in the commissioning and testing of control and protection systems both in-house and on-site.
• Prepare technical documentation and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Protection Relays

Power Systems

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Controls Engineer

Glasgow

Competitive Package and Career Development Opportunities

Want to work for a Global Leader in their field who are growing year on year? Want to work for a business that puts their people at the core? Is career development important to you? If so, then this opportunity could be for you!

We are recruiting a Controls Engineer to contribute to the design, development, programming, commissioning, and performance tuning of control and protection systems for the clients power generation and distribution packages, ensuring their effective, efficient, safe, and reliable operation. This role supports the wider engineering team in delivering innovative and robust energy solutions that meet customer requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement control system solutions for power generation and distribution projects.
• Program and configure PLCs, develop Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and configure control and monitoring systems.
• Configure protection settings and systems, including protection relays, for power generation and distribution applications.
• Support the tuning of controllers to optimise generator and distribution system performance, including fuel efficiency, power quality, and transient response.
• Assist in the commissioning and testing of control and protection systems both in-house and on-site.
• Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, design reports, and test procedures, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

You Should have/be:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience in controls and protection systems engineering, preferably within the power generation and distribution industry.
• Strong technical skills in designing, programming, and operating control systems, including PLCs and HMI development.
• Hands-on experience with generator-specific controllers, ECUs, digital AVRs, and controls for distribution assets like switchgear and transformers.
• Experience in protection relay settings and configurations for power generation and distribution.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with strong communication and teamwork abilities.