Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a contract position based in Chesterfield. In this role, you will handle site installation and system testing, requiring expertise in PLCs and SCADA systems. The position demands a degree in a related field and offers a competitive salary with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical controls and instrumentation.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
• Status as Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration.

Responsibilities

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

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, Ipswich

Client: Belcan

Location: Ipswich, UK

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

Delivering modules within projects, including PLC, SCADA, testing, networking, documentation, and hardware design, ensuring projects meet technical and quality requirements, 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 system shipping.

Important:

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