Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract, focusing on site installation and system testing. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical engineering and hands-on experience with Siemens PLC and SCADA systems. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to diverse engineering projects while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels and electrical installation.
• Degree or HND/HNC in relevant engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and surveys.
• Ensuring projects meet technical and quality requirements.
• Overseeing the development of project modules.

Skills

Knowledge of control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Siemens S7 PLCs

WinCC SCADA systems

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in Control Systems

Incorporated Engineer status or working towards

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Birmingham

Client: Belcan

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Job location: Chesterfield

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

Role

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

Main Responsibilities

Delivering agreed modules within a project, including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design, ensuring projects meet technical and quality requirements, identifying project opportunities and variations, and adhering to company quality processes and procedures.

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 relevant 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.
• Development of O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and design testing methodologies.
• Experience in developing site work documentation, such as risk assessments, method statements, site test documentation, and undertaking observations, variations, reworks, and the packing and shipping of the system.

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on commencement of the contract.