Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a contract role in Exeter. The position involves site installation, testing, and project delivery, with a focus on PLC and SCADA systems. Candidates require relevant engineering qualifications and experience in project documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in relevant discipline or status as an Incorporated Engineer.
• Strong understanding of control panels and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation and full integrated system testing.
• Deliver project modules including PLC code and SCADA scripts.
• Document risk assessments and manage system packing.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Exeter

Client: Belcan

Location: Exeter, 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, 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

• Developing project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Creating O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and design testing methodologies.
• Developing site work documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, site test documentation, and managing system packing and shipping.

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on contract start.