Electrical Controls System Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chesterfield, UK. The role involves site installations, system testing, and delivering project modules while adhering to quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree or relevant experience in engineering and must be willing to obtain SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels and electrical installation.
• Degree or HND/HNC in relevant engineering discipline.
• Willingness to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and surveys.
• Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, and Hardware design.
• Ensure compliance with quality processes and company standards.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Education

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HND/HNC in Control Systems

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

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Client:

Belcan

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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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

• Developing project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Developing O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and testing methodologies.
• Creating site work documentation, such as 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 before starting the contract.