Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Chesterfield, UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for site installation and testing, supported by a strong background in PLC and SCADA systems. This role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects while adhering to high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels and electrical installation.
• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering required.
• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and surveys.
• Delivering agreed modules including PLC, SCADA, and Hardware design.
• Ensuring projects meet technical and quality requirements.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

Electrical Installation

Control Panels

Instrumentation Solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Control Systems or relevant discipline

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Belcan

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, 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 will 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.
• 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 on commencement of the contract.