Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; 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 involves system installation, testing, and ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and experience with PLC and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems is crucial.
• Experience in developing PLC code modules and SCADA scripts desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, retesting, and system testing.
• Ensure projects meet technical and quality requirements.

Skills

Control panels understanding

Electrical installation

Instrumentation solutions

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Control Systems or a relevant discipline

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10.06.2025

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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 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

You will be responsible for delivering agreed modules within a project, including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design. You will ensure that projects meet technical and quality requirements, identify project opportunities and variations, and ensure adherence 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.

Experience of some or all of the following is desirable:

• Developing project modules, including PLC code modules, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Developing O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and design testing methodologies.
• Creating site work documentation, such as risk assessments, method statements, and site test documentation, and undertaking observations, variations, reworks, and the packing and shipping of the system.

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on commencement of the contract.