Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is looking for an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chesterfield. The candidate will handle site installations, testing, and documentation while ensuring projects meet technical standards. Relevant experience in PLC and SCADA systems is essential, along with qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems required.
• Understanding of system specification, design, development, and testing.
• Status as Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and full integrated system testing.
• Deliver modules including PLC, SCADA, and hardware design.
• Identify project opportunities and adhere to company quality processes.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Documentation

Networking

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in Control Systems

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client: Belcan

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, 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 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. 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 design testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, site test documentation, observations, variations, reworks, and shipping of systems.

Important:

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