Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chesterfield, UK. This role involves site installations, comprehensive system testing, and project documentation. The successful candidate will need SC clearance and a strong background in electrical systems and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems required.
• Knowledge of system specification, design, development, and testing.
• Hands-on experience in electrical installation and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, surveys, and full 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 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in Control Systems

Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Glasgow

Client: Belcan

Location: Glasgow, 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

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 testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation, risk assessments, method statements, site testing, and handling system shipping.

Important:

The successful candidate must obtain SC clearance before starting the contract.