Electrical & Control Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical & Controls Engineer to join their Marine Engineering team in Teesside. This permanent hybrid role involves designing electrical control systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The successful candidate will require a BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering and proficiency in PLC programming. The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Bachmann, or similar).
• Strong understanding of electrical & control schematics.
• Familiarity with industrial automation and communication systems (Profibus, Profinet, RS232, TCP/IP).

Responsibilities

• Create electrical control systems including PLCs and automation software.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate electrical controls.
• Perform testing and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance to ensure high reliability of systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical abilities

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field

Tools

SCADA systems

HMI systems

AC/DC motor drives

Job description

Electrical & Controls Engineer

Teesside

Salary: up to £70,000 DOE

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with one of the UK's largest port operators on the appointment of an Electrical & Control Engineer to join their Marine Engineering team.

This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Teesside.

Electrical & Control Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Create electrical control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and automation hardware/software. Develop functional design specifications.
• System Integration: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to integrate electrical controls into wider systems.
• Testing & Commissioning: Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Maintenance & Optimization: Carry out routine maintenance tasks, ensuring high availability and reliability of control systems while improving efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Fault Finding & Diagnostics: Diagnose and resolve faults on electrical and control systems, implementing fixes to prevent future occurrences.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to electrical & control engineering standards in line with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Documentation: Prepare technical reports, manuals, and system documentation.
• Project Support: Provide technical input during project planning, execution, and handover.

Electrical & Controls Engineer Key Requirements:

• BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industrial experience).
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Bachmann, or similar IEC programming suite).
• Knowledge of SCADA, HMI systems, AC/DC motor drives (Siemens, ABB).
• Strong understanding of electrical & control schematics.
• Familiarity with industrial automation, instrumentation, and industrial communication systems (Profibus, Profinet, RS232, TCP/IP, FO).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

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