Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chesterfield, UK. The role encompasses site installations, system testing, and ensuring project compliance with technical standards. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, particularly in PLC and SCADA systems, to successfully deliver on project specifications.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions.
• Degree or HND/HNC in relevant engineering discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and surveys.
• Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, Testing, and Documentation.

Skills

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Control Systems or relevant discipline

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Chelmsford

Client: Belcan

Location: Chelmsford, UK

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

You will be responsible for 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 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

• Development of project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Development of O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and design testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, site test documentation, and undertaking observations, variations, reworks, and system packing/shipping.

Important:

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