Electrical Control Engineer

Ltek Recruitment

Maidstone

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Ltek Recruitment is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering bespoke control systems across industrial projects in Kent. The role is hybrid with 2–3 days in the office and time working from home, with occasional travel for commissioning.

You will own projects from concept through to commissioning, developing PLC software with Allen-Bradley or Schneider, reviewing schematics, and producing technical documentation.

Qualifications

Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Proven PLC controls experience in industrial settings.
Experience with industrial automation sectors and commissioning.
Knowledge of LV/HV schematics and electrical protection systems.
Experience with HMI/SCADA development and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement PLC control systems for industrial and process applications.
Produce project-specific engineering and technical documentation.
Deliver projects on time, within budget and in line with customer specifications.
Interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnosis.
Develop PLC software using Allen-Bradley or Schneider Electric.
Develop and modify HMI and SCADA interfaces for system monitoring and operator control.
Develop and implement circuit breaker control logic, switching sequences and protection schemes.
Support FAT, SAT and commissioning activities.
Ensure designs comply with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.
Maintain awareness of contractual requirements, project milestones and technical deliverables.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems

Electrical design

Project ownership

LV/HV schematics

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

HND or equivalent qualification

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Schneider Electric

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Location: Kent (Hybrid – 2/3 days office-based, remainder working from home)

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering bespoke electrical control systems across industrial projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in PLC programming, control systems and electrical design who enjoys taking ownership of projects from concept through to commissioning.

Working within a collaborative engineering environment, you will be responsible for designing and delivering control systems, producing technical documentation, supporting commissioning activities and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to customer specifications.

This is a hybrid position, with approximately 2–3 days per week based in the Kent office and the remainder working remotely, alongside occasional travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities.

Candidates from industrial automation, manufacturing, process engineering, power generation, utilities, renewable energy or wider energy sectors are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As a PLC Controls Design Engineer, you will take technical ownership of multiple projects, working closely with customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams to deliver high-quality control solutions.

You will be responsible for developing PLC software, reviewing electrical schematics, supporting commissioning activities and ensuring projects meet both technical and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop and implement PLC control systems for industrial and process applications.
Produce project-specific engineering and technical documentation.
Deliver projects on time, within budget and in line with customer specifications.
Interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnosis.
Develop PLC software using platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Schneider Electric.
Develop and modify HMI and SCADA interfaces for system monitoring and operator control.
Develop and implement circuit breaker control logic, switching sequences and protection schemes.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning activities.
Ensure designs comply with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.
Maintain awareness of contractual requirements, project milestones and technical deliverables.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and technically capable Controls Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems and delivering high-quality control system solutions.

Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or a related discipline.
Proven experience as a PLC Controls Engineer, Controls Design Engineer or Automation Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer.
Background within industrial automation, manufacturing, process engineering, utilities, energy, renewable energy or power generation.
Strong PLC programming experience using:
Experience developing HMI and SCADA systems.
Strong understanding of LV electrical schematics.
Working knowledge of HV control systems and switchgear.
Experience interpreting electrical drawings and control schematics.
Knowledge of circuit breaker control logic and electrical protection systems.
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with customers and project teams.
Experience with generator control systems, including ComAp controllers.
Knowledge of generator synchronisation and load-sharing.
Experience with G99 / G59 grid protection requirements.
Familiarity with Modbus, TCP/IP and industrial communications protocols.
Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
HV switching or electrical safety qualifications.
Knowledge of renewable energy or hybrid energy systems.