Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chesterfield. The role requires expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, focusing on project delivery and technical standards. Candidates should possess a degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, along with relevant hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels and electrical installation.
• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, surveys, and integrated system testing.
• Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, and Hardware design.
• Ensure projects meet technical and quality standards.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Chester

Client: Belcan

Location: Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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

• 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 test documentation, observations, variations, reworks, and system packing/shipping.

Important:

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