Junior Control Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in digital transformation seeks enthusiastic graduate engineers for their Energy team. The role involves designing and developing software for PLC/IED control and SCADA systems, with opportunities for training and growth in the renewable power sector. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and coding experience.

Benefits

Additional holiday scheme

Pension and life assurance

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice options

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional engineer status

Qualifications

• Graduate engineers focus on software design for PLC/IED control and SCADA systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Willingness to travel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on project lifecycles for upgrades and modifications in renewable industries.
• Participate in software design and development efforts.
• Provide support and training as necessary.

Skills

Coding experience in high-level languages

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Interest in operating systems

Communication skills

Confidence and initiative

Education

University Degree in Control Systems, Computer Systems, Electronic Engineering, or similar

Tools

PLC software using IEC61131 standards

SCADA systems

Virtualization tools like VMWare or HyperV

Windows Server and network configuration

Simulation software (e.g., SIMIT, PICS, WinMOD)

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Capula, part of the EDF Group, specializes in advanced system integration with a focus on operational technology and digital transformation. We operate in highly regulated industrial environments, delivering projects across energy, water, renewables, and manufacturing sectors. We offer opportunities for career growth and development.

Summary of Role:

We seek enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team, focusing on software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control and SCADA systems. The role involves working on project lifecycles for upgrades, modifications, and new builds in renewable power and transmission industries. Training will be provided as needed.

• University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc) in Control Systems, Computer Systems, Electronic Engineering, or similar
• Coding experience in high-level languages (e.g., C, VB, C#, Java)
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
• Interest in operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel
• Experience with PLC software using IEC61131 standards
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of communication protocols
• Experience with virtualization tools like VMWare or HyperV
• Experience with Windows Server and network configuration
• Experience with simulation software (e.g., SIMIT, PICS, WinMOD)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal Qualities:

• Confidence and initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills

Benefits:

• Additional holiday scheme
• Pension and life assurance
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice options
• Mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for professional engineer status

Note: We work with preferred suppliers. To apply, submit your CV and cover letter via the provided contact email, quoting the job reference number.