Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a contract position in Chesterfield, UK. Candidates must have a strong understanding of control panels, PLCs, and SCADA systems. This role involves site installation, testing, and project delivery in a contract environment requiring SC clearance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation and retesting.
• Deliver modules including PLC, SCADA, Networking.
• Ensure projects meet technical and quality requirements.

Skills

Control panels understanding

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

PLCs

SCADA

Networking

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Control Systems

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Doncaster

Client: Belcan

Location: Doncaster, 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 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

• Developing project modules, including 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 test documentation, and managing system packing and shipping.

Important:

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