Electrical Project Engineer

Ipsum Utilities Limited; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional days

Career development & progression with

24/7 virtual GP and mental health &amp

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Ipsum Utilities Limited is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for Core Controls. You will design, build and implement engineering solutions across multiple industries, working with customers and internal teams to meet objectives and comply with standards. The role requires hands-on delivery and strong PLC/SCADA skills.

You will travel to site with responsibilities spanning design, testing and integration of control systems, ensuring safe and compliant delivery on time.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering professional with PLC/SCADA expertise.
• Ability to design, build and implement engineering solutions.
• Experience working with customers and stakeholders on projects.

Responsibilities

• Design panel layouts with attention to heat dissipation and cable routing.
• Create and modify PLC, SCADA and HMI software.
• Design and assist construction of test arrangements in the workshop.
• Produce a Site Test Specification covering functional tests and faults.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

Electrical engineering

Project ownership

Job description

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GPand Mental health support & counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

About the role…

As an Electrical Project Engineer at Core Controls you will play a key role in designing, building and implementing engineering solutions across multiple industries. You will work closely with customers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of cutting-edge solutions that meet customer requirements, adhere to industry standards, and achieve project objectives. You are responsible for the work you complete being compliant with laws, regulations, standards, specifications and codes of practice as applicable.

As an Electrical Project Engineer you will…

Work with our CAD engineer(s) to design panel layouts considering component spacing for heat dissipation, cable bend radius, cable segregation and access for construction/maintenance etc.

Create and modify PLC, SCADA & HMI software.

Design and assist the construction of test arrangements within our workshop.

Create a Site Test Specification document ensuring all functionality is thoroughly tested including all conceivable faults in hardware, software and operation

About you…

You’re a hands-on, driven engineering professional with strong PLC/SCADA expertise and a passion for delivering high-quality automation solutions. Comfortable owning projects end-to-end, you combine technical excellence with a practical, problem-solving approach. You thrive working with customers and teams, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, and delivered on time.

You will be required to travel to site so you will need to a hold a full UK driving licence.

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