Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chesterfield. The role involves site installation, system testing, and documentation, requiring strong knowledge of control panels and PLC systems. Candidates should hold a relevant degree or engineering status and be ready for SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels and electrical installation.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience in system specification, design, and development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and integrated system testing.
• Deliver modules for PLC, SCADA, Testing, and Hardware design.
• Ensure projects meet technical and quality requirements.

Skills

Electrical installation

Control panels

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Control Systems

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, south west london

Client: Belcan

Location: south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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. 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

• 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 tests, and system shipping.

Important:

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