Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; 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 in Chesterfield, UK. The role involves site installations and integrated system testing, requiring proficiency in PLC and SCADA technologies. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess strong technical skills in control systems. Applicants must be able to secure SC clearance upon hiring.

Qualifications

• Experience in system specification, design, and development.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
• Understanding of risk assessments and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering project modules including PLC, SCADA, and testing.
• Conduct full integrated system testing and adhere to quality requirements.
• Ensure project documentation meets requirements and identify project variations.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

PLC coding

SCADA systems

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, West London

Client: Belcan

Location: West London, 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

You will be responsible for delivering modules within a project, including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design. You will 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

• Experience in developing 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, risk assessments, method statements, site test documentation, and handling system packing and shipping.

Important:

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