Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a contract position in Chesterfield, UK. The role involves installation and testing of control systems while ensuring adherence to quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience, including proficiency with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels and electrical installation.
• A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and surveys.
• Ensuring projects meet technical and quality requirements.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Control Systems or relevant discipline

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Lincoln

Client: Belcan

Location: Lincoln, 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 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 will 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 agreed modules within a project, including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design, ensuring projects meet technical and quality requirements, 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 test documentation, and handling system packing and shipping.

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on commencement of the contract.