Electrical & Control Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Ltd. is partnering with a major UK port operator to recruit an Electrical & Controls Engineer for their Marine Engineering team in Teesside. The role is permanent and hybrid, based in Teesside, offering up to £70,000 DOE.

You will design electrical control systems, implement PLC/SCADA solutions, test and commission equipment, and support installation and integration with broader systems. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential for delivery across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Design and develop electrical control systems including PLC/SCADA hardware and software.
• Ability to design and develop electrical control schematics and systems.
• Experience with industrial automation and instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

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.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI familiarity

Electrical design

Diagnostics

Project management

Teamwork

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen‑Bradley PLC

HMI systems

SCADA

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.

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.

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(phone number removed) 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.