Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chesterfield, UK. This role involves site installation, system testing, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. Ideal candidates possess relevant degrees and experience with PLCs and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Experience designing, developing, and testing control systems.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation and system testing.
• Delivering project modules including PLC and SCADA.
• Ensuring projects meet quality standards.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in Control Systems

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Cardiff

Client: Belcan

Location: Cardiff, 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, with hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Main Responsibilities

Delivering project modules including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design. Ensuring projects meet technical and quality standards, identifying project 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 such as PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Developing O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation, risk assessments, method statements, site testing, and system shipping.

Important:

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