Graduate Engineer

PDS Infrastructure Systems; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and implementing integrated control systems with opportunities to develop PLC programming and SCADA skills. Candidates should have a degree in related engineering fields and excellent problem-solving abilities. Benefits include paid overtime, hybrid working, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

33 floating holidays

Paid overtime

Company performance-related bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme

Life insurance & health benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes

Subsidised on-site EV charging

Anniversary celebrations

Social events

Flexible working

Study support may be offered

Qualifications

• Keen problem solver with excellent communication skills.
• Must hold an EU/EEA/Swiss passport.
• Must hold a Full UK Manual Driving License or be working towards one.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test integrated digital systems.
• Collaborate with clients on project delivery.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Technical aptitude

Education

Degree/HND in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering

Tools

PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Function block, Structured Text)

SCADA software packages

Programming languages (C#, SQL, VB)

IP network design

CCTV and PA systems configuration

Job description

Job Overview

Wanted: Graduate Engineer

Salary: £28,286.00 + overtime and benefits

Do you want to be part of a long‑standing team, who are experts in their field, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner? PDS is passionate about creating a friendly, open and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.

What we do: We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise in engineering and supporting high integrity control systems where failure simply isn't an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkey solutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices. We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), Highways, Airports and Power sectors.

If you are a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills, looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in engineering, look no further. We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious systems engineer to join us on our mission to seamlessly deliver end‑to‑end control systems.

What We Want

• A team player with excellent technical aptitude who has the desire to succeed.
• Degree/HND educated in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering.
• Must hold an EU/EEA/Swiss passport to allow for working within Europe, if required.
• Must hold a Full UK Manual Driving License or be working towards one.

What We Offer In Return

You will work as part of a team who are responsible for the design, implementation and testing of control/integrated digital systems, including traffic detection and management, ventilation and pump control, life safety systems, incident management and many more.

Training

You Will Be Trained On The Following Skills:

• Program a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block or Structured Text methods.
• Program and configure SCADA software packages.
• Write code in programming languages ranging from C#, SQL and VB.
• Design and configuration of IP networks.
• Design and testing of ELV electrical panels.
• Configure CCTV, PA and telephone systems over an IP network.
• Perform FAT and site commissioning under formal client witnessed conditions.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with our clients.

Career Progression

There is plenty of room for growth and progression which is proven by most of the management team beginning their career with us as students.

Benefits

• 33 floating holidays.
• Paid overtime.
• Company performance-related bonus.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance & health benefits.
• Salary sacrifice schemes: tech, cycle & electric vehicle.
• Subsidised on-site EV charging.
• Anniversary celebrations.
• Social events.
• Hybrid working.
• Flexible working.
• Study support may be offered if appropriate.

Employee Testimonial

Everyone at PDS is beyond friendly! I enjoy the diversity of my work whether that be travelling to different locations or having the opportunity to gain experience on a multitude of equipment of varying ages, providing me with some great exposure. I particularly value the diversity of our engineers as each person has their own skillset and expertise. And in the short time I have been with PDS I have met a lot of different people who have all entered into their engineering career from different routes; everyone shares their knowledge and experience with each other, and this has provided me with the foundations required to find my feet as a Graduate Engineer.

So why not join us?

CVs, covering letters, questions, and everything in-between by using the apply button provided.

The Company Does Not Offer Sponsorship For This Role.