Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; 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 in Chesterfield. The candidate will handle installation, testing, and system specifications, requiring hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems. A degree or relevant qualification is essential, alongside experience in electrical installation and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
• Incorporated Engineer status or working toward it is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation and testing of control systems.
• Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, and hardware design.
• Ensure compliance with technical and quality standards.

Skills

Microcontroller programming

Control Systems

Electrical installation

Instrumentation

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in relevant discipline

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, 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 6-month contract position (Outside IR35) 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 modules within a project, including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design, ensuring projects meet technical and quality standards, identifying opportunities and variations, and adhering to company quality 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 relevant discipline, or status as an Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration.

Desirable Experience

• Developing project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Developing O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and testing methodologies.
• Creating site work documentation, such as risk assessments, method statements, site test documentation, and managing system packing and shipping.

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance upon starting the contract.