Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company is hiring an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Brighton. The role involves site installation and testing of control systems, requiring a strong background in PLC programming and SCADA systems. The successful applicant must have relevant qualifications and be prepared to obtain SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels and electrical installation.
• Experience with PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Delivering modules including PLC, SCADA, Testing, and Documentation.
• Ensuring projects meet technical and quality standards.
• Site installation, retesting, surveys and full integrated system testing.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Testing methodologies

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Professional registration as Incorporated Engineer (or working towards)

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Brighton

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Brighton, 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 projects, including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design, ensuring projects meet technical and quality standards, 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 relevant discipline, or professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer or working towards it.

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 testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation, risk assessments, method statements, site testing, and logistics of system packing and shipping.

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance at the start of the contract.