Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a contract role based in Crawley. The successful candidate will oversee site installation, system testing, and project delivery while implementing high-quality standards. This is a 6-month contract requiring relevant engineering qualifications and experience with Siemens systems.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control systems and electrical installation.
• Degree or HND/HNC in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation and integrated system testing.
• Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, and documentation.
• Ensure projects meet quality requirements and adhere to company processes.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Crawley, West Sussex

Client: Belcan

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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:

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

You will be responsible for delivering modules within a project, including PLC, SCADA, testing, networking, documentation, and hardware design. You will ensure projects meet technical and quality requirements, identify project opportunities and variations, and 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

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

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on commencement of the contract.