Controls Engineer - Grid Code & Power Systems

Winsearch; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global power technology firm based in Tyseley seeks a Technical Controls Engineer to configure and commission power systems. You’ll ensure compliance with UK Grid Code while providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have a background in Electrical Engineering and familiarity with control platforms like ComAp and DEIF. This role offers a salary between £45,000 and £60,000, annual bonus, and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Company car or allowance option

Structured technical development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronic or Power Engineering.
• Experience with UK Grid Code compliance and grid systems.

Responsibilities

• Configure, program and commission power and control systems to meet requirements.
• Provide technical support to customers and internal teams.
• Support grid-connected technologies including BESS and inverter-based systems.

Skills

Power system programming

Knowledge of UK Grid Code

Problem-solving skills

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Power Engineering

Tools

ComAp

DEIF

Deep Sea

Job description

Technical Controls Engineer – Grid Code & Power Systems

West Midlands – £45,000 to £60,000 + bonus + car option

Take your career to the next level with a global power and energy technology business at their West Midlands operation, supporting advanced grid‑connected power systems across the UK and international markets.

Job Highlights

• Hands‑on experience programming and commissioning power or engine control systems via laptop
• Experience with UK Grid Code requirements on non‑domestic power systems
• Familiarity with controls such as ComAp, DEIF, Deep Sea or similar platforms
• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Power Engineering, or demonstrable technical equivalence
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work closely with customers and internal teams

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, program and commission power and control systems to meet UK Grid Code requirements
• Provide advanced technical support to customers, integrators and internal sales and engineering teams
• Support grid‑connected technologies including BESS, inverter‑based systems and power control schemes
• Diagnose and resolve complex control, communication and connectivity issues using laptop‑based tools
• Assist with system testing, validation and documentationFeed technical insights back into engineering and product teams to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Electronic, Power Engineering or closely related discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Proven exposure to UK Grid Code compliance, grid connectivity or grid‑parallel systems such as BESS, utility‑scale PV, inverters or grid schemes
• Confidence connecting laptops to live systems for diagnostics, configuration and fault finding
• Clear technical communication skills, able to support customers, integrators and internal teams
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility for UK travel and occasional international support

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary negotiable, usually between £45,000 and £60,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus and company car or allowance option
• Hybrid working model with strong work‑life balance
• Structured technical development and exposure to cutting‑edge grid‑connected technologies
• Long‑term progression within a technically led global engineering organisation

Nice to Haves

• Experience with ComAp, DEIF, Deep Sea, Woodward or similar control platforms
• Strong technical competence with power or engine control systems where configuration, programming and commissioning are core to your role
• Background in BESS, utility‑scale PV, grid‑forming or grid‑following inverter systems
• Previous exposure to commissioning, applications engineering or advanced technical support roles
• Knowledge of international grid codes in addition to UK standards

Company Profile

Our client is a globally recognised engineering group specialising in intelligent control, automation and grid‑connected power technologies. They support complex energy systems across multiple sectors including industrial, infrastructure and renewable energy, with a strong focus on compliance, reliability and future‑ready solutions.

Equal Opportunities

Our clients value diversity and expertise, and we encourage all employees to share their unique talents. If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen living in the UK and wish to remain in the UK post‑Brexit, you may be eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme. The Home Office considers late applications.