Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Luton; 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 installation, testing, and working with control systems, requiring a strong background in electrical engineering and practical experience with Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in project documentation and development of control software.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels and instrumentation solutions.
• Degree or HND/HNC in relevant discipline required.
• Experience with PLC code development and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and surveys.
• Deliver modules including PLC, SCADA, and documentation.
• Ensure projects meet quality requirements and identify variations.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

WinCC SCADA systems

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Belcan

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 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 managing observations, variations, reworks, and system packing/shipping.

Important:

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