Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract position in Chesterfield, UK. The successful candidate will oversee site installations and integrated system testing, ensuring all projects meet stringent technical and quality requirements. Applicants should possess significant experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and SCADA systems, along with a relevant engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical installation and instrumentation.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation and integrated system testing.
• Deliver modules including PLC, SCADA, and documentation.
• Adhere to quality processes and ensure technical compliance.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Control Systems or relevant discipline

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Liverpool

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Liverpool, 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 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 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

• Experience in developing project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Developing 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, and undertaking observations, variations, reworks, and system packing/shipping.

Important:

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