Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract based in Chesterfield, UK. The role involves site installation, integrated system testing, and requires expertise in Siemens S7 PLC and WinCC SCADA systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and obtain SC clearance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, testing, and hardware design.
• Ensure projects meet technical and quality requirements.
• Identify project opportunities and variations.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

PLC

SCADA

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in Control Systems

Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Cambridge

Client: Belcan

Location: Chesterfield, UK

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, site retesting, site surveys, full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT, and installation. You should have experience in system specification, design, development, testing, and hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Main Responsibilities:

• Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design.
• Ensure projects meet technical and quality requirements.
• Identify project opportunities and variations.
• Adhere 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:

• Develop project modules including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Develop O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation, risk assessments, method statements, site test documentation, observations, variations, reworks, and shipping systems.

Important: The successful candidate must obtain SC clearance at the start of the contract.