Electrical Controls Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a design team in Barnsley. The position involves designing and programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA control systems while collaborating with the engineering team on various projects. Candidates should have a background in electrical or electronic design and experience in a project-led environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse engineering projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• An electrical or electronic design background and qualification.
• Experience of working as an electrical or controls engineer.
• Experience of working with control panel equipment.
• Experience of working in a project led environment.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards.

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems.
• Working with software engineers to support the full design.
• Providing technical expertise to support projects and the wider engineering team.
• Designing electrics for the PLC control systems.
• Developing the use of the latest technology and methods in electrical design.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA systems

Technical expertise

Education

Electrical or electronic design qualification

Job description

Overview

Elevation Recruitment Group are currently working with a specialist engineering company who are looking for an Electrical Controls Engineer. The company design, manufacture and install bespoke, turnkey medium to heavy engineering projects. They have an excellent and very diverse order book of projects spanning sectors including major projects and the nuclear sector. This role will be a key position within the design team, to deliver on the design of PLC, HMI and SCADA controls for projects in support of the wider engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems
• Working with software engineers to support the full design
• Providing technical expertise to support projects and the wider engineering team
• Designing electrics for the PLC control systems
• Developing the use of the latest technology and methods in electrical design

Qualifications

• An electrical or electronic design background and qualification
• Experience of working as an electrical or controls engineer
• Experience of working with control panel equipment
• Experience of working in a project led environment
• Knowledge of electrical design standards