Design Engineer

AVK-SEG Ltd; Lenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Lenham is seeking an experienced PLC Controls Engineer. The successful candidate will take responsibility for implementing projects that meet customer specifications, managing multiple projects concurrently, and will require a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly PLC programming. This role offers benefits including private health insurance and a performance bonus, along with the flexibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday Off

Pension Plan

Hybrid working / Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PLC Controls Engineer in power generation.
• Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific engineering documentation.
• Commission control systems and conduct performance testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for project delivery.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics understanding

Troubleshooting skills

Analytical skills

Control systems integration

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering

Control Systems or related discipline

Tools

ComAp generator controllers

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Job description

Overview

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.

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, 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

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan
• Hybrid working / Flexible working