Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a contract role in Chesterfield. The position involves overseeing site installations, conducting system tests, and ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience with PLC and SCADA systems. The role is critical for various engineering projects and requires SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels and electrical installation.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with system specification and design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, surveys, and integrated system testing.
• Delivering modules including PLC, SCADA, and hardware design.
• Adhering to quality processes and identifying project variations.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

PLC

SCADA

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in Control Systems

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Bristol

Client: Belcan

Location: Bristol, 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 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

• Developing project modules, including PLC code modules, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Developing 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.