Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chesterfield, UK. The role includes site installation, testing, and project documentation. Candidates should have strong technical skills, particularly with PLCs and SCADA systems, along with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs
• Hands-on experience with WinCC SCADA systems
• Experience in developing PLC code, SCADA scripts, and communication drivers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering modules within a project.
• Ensure projects meet technical and quality standards.
• Identify project opportunities and variations.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems

Job description

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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 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

• Experience in developing project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Developing O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation, risk assessments, method statements, site test documentation, and managing system shipping.

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on contract start.