Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company seeks an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract in Watford. The role involves site installation, system testing, and requires expertise in PLC and SCADA systems. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and be able to manage project modules, ensuring quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.
• Understanding of control panels and electrical installations.
• Ability to develop PLC code and SCADA scripts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and surveys.
• Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to technical and quality standards.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Control Systems

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client: Belcan

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.06.2025

Expiry Date: 25.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Chesterfield

Our client, an engineering company, is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer / Software Engineer Controls System for a 6-month outside IR35 contract 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, with hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Main Responsibilities:

Deliver project modules including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design. 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:

• Develop project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Develop O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and 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 before starting the contract.