Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract position based in Chesterfield, UK. The role involves site installations, system testing, and project module development with a focus on PLC and SCADA systems. Ideal candidates will have strong qualifications in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and relevant hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions.
• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Status as an Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for site installation, retesting, and full integrated system testing.
• Delivering project modules including PLC, SCADA, and documentation.
• Ensure technical and quality standards are met.

Skills

Understanding of control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in Control Systems

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Basildon

Client: Belcan

Location: Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Chesterfield

Our client, an engineering company, is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer / Software Engineer Controls System for a 6-month contract position (Outside IR35) in Chesterfield, UK.

Role

As a Controls System Engineer, you will be responsible for site installation, retesting, site surveys, full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT, and installation. Experience in system specification, design, development, and testing is required, along with hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Main Responsibilities

Delivering modules within projects, including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design, ensuring technical and quality standards are met, and adhering to company processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions.
• A degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline, or status as an Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration.

Desirable Experience

• Development of project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Preparation of O&M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation, risk assessments, method statements, site testing, and handling system packing and shipping.

Important:

The successful candidate must obtain SC clearance before starting the contract.