Design Engineer

AVK-SEG; Lenham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday Off

Pension Plan

Job summary

AVK-SEG is seeking a skilled PLC Controls Engineer to join their engineering team. You will design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for generator and power distribution applications, with thorough testing and documentation responsibilities.

The role requires experience with LV/HV schematics, generator controllers, and HMI/SCADA interfaces. Hybrid working is offered, with travel to customer sites for commissioning.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a PLC Controls Engineer in power generation, industrial automation, or energy sectors
• Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics and protection systems
• Hands-on experience with generator controllers (ComAp InteliGen/InteliSys) and PLC programming

Responsibilities

• Develop project engineering documentation.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Commission control systems and perform factory/site acceptance tests.
• Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems for generator and power distribution applications.
• Read LV/HV schematics for integration and fault diagnostics.
• Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Schneider).
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for monitoring and control.
• Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers and protection features.
• -Test circuit breaker switching logic and interlocks.
• Collaborate with electrical design, site engineers, and commissioning teams.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation including I/O lists and test protocols.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems integration

Electrical engineering knowledge

Customer liaison

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering/Control Systems

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider PLCs

ComAp generator controllers

Job description

As a Design Engineer you will take total responsibility for the implementation of a Successful Project to ensure it is delivered on time, within budget and meets the customer specifications and expectations.

The Design Engineer will need to be customer focused, self-motivated, comfortable in liaising with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors and used to working within tight deadlines, managing numerous projects running concurrently varying in value.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced PLC Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering with a strong focus on PLC programming and control systems integration. A good working knowledge of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical schematics, generator control systems, and circuit breaker switching logic is essential. Familiarity with ComAp generator controllers is also desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and creation of project specific engineering documentation
• Delivery of projects that are on time, within budget, and in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract
• Be aware of contractual requirements of all Projects, payment milestones and associated requirements, key dates, technical and H&S requirements
• Commissioning of control systems, performance testing and carry out factory and site acceptance tests on projects when required
• Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems for generator and power distribution applications
• Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnostics
• Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley, or Schneider) for power generation and distribution systems
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for system monitoring and operator control
• Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers, including synchronization, load sharing, and remote monitoring features
• Implement and test circuit breaker switching logic, interlocks, and protection schemes
• Collaborate with electrical design engineers, site engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver fully integrated control solutions
• Support site commissioning and FAT/SAT testing of control panels and generator systems
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including I/O lists, control philosophies, and test protocols.

As a Design Engineer you will take total responsibility for the implementation of a Successful Project to ensure it is delivered on time, within budget and meets the customer specifications and expectations.

The Design Engineer will need to be customer focused, self-motivated, comfortable in liaising with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors and used to working within tight deadlines, managing numerous projects running concurrently varying in value.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced PLC Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering with a strong focus on PLC programming and control systems integration. A good working knowledge of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical schematics, generator control systems, and circuit breaker switching logic is essential. Familiarity with ComAp generator controllers is also desired.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and creation of project specific engineering documentation
• Delivery of projects that are on time, within budget, and in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract
• Be aware of contractual requirements of all Projects, payment milestones and associated requirements, key dates, technical and H&S requirements
• Commissioning of control systems, performance testing and carry out factory and site acceptance tests on projects when required
• Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems for generator and power distribution applications
• Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnostics
• Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley, or Schneider) for power generation and distribution systems
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for system monitoring and operator control
• Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers, including synchronization, load sharing, and remote monitoring features
• Implement and test circuit breaker switching logic, interlocks, and protection schemes
• Collaborate with electrical design engineers, site engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver fully integrated control solutions
• Support site commissioning and FAT/SAT testing of control panels and generator systems
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including I/O lists, control philosophies, and test protocols.

Requirements

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a PLC Controls Engineer in power generation, industrial automation, or energy sectors
• Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics, switchgear control, and protection systems
• Hands-on experience with ComAp generator controllers (InteliGen, InteliSys, etc.)
• Knowledge of G99 / G59 grid protection and interface requirements
• Familiarity with generator paralleling, islanded and grid-connected operation
• Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, including BS 7671 and IEC standards
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities

Benefits

• Up to £70,000 base salary
• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan
• Hybrid working / Flexible working