Junior Control Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in operational technology is seeking a Junior Control Systems Engineer to join their Energy team in Birmingham. This role focuses on software design and development for PLC/IED control and SCADA systems, offering extensive career progression opportunities. Ideal for recent graduates eager to develop their expertise in control system automation within a supportive environment, including on-the-job training and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Additional holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice scheme

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional engineer status

Qualifications

• Graduate engineers with relevant degree needed for control system automation software.
• Experience in coding and knowledge of PLC software and SCADA systems required.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED and SCADA systems.
• Work on system upgrades, modifications, and new builds within renewable power.
• Participate in all project lifecycle aspects.

Skills

Coding experience in high-level language

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts

Knowledge of communication protocols

Experience with SCADA systems

Education

University Degree in Control Systems Engineering

Tools

Simulation software such as SIMIT, PICS, WinMOD

VMWare

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Job description

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Junior Control Systems Engineer, Birmingham

Client:

Capula

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the EDF Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. We work in highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, delivering critical projects across energy, water, renewables, and manufacturing. Capula offers extensive career progression opportunities.

Summary of Role:

We are looking for enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team to perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control and SCADA systems. The role involves working on all project lifecycle aspects for PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems in renewable power, storage, transmission, and distribution industries. Projects include system upgrades, modifications, and new builds. On-the-job training will be provided. This role suits graduates seeking a career in control system automation software.

• University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc) in Control Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or similar
• Coding experience in at least one high-level language (e.g., C, VB, C#, Java)
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts
• Interest or understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Experience of writing PLC software to IEC61131 standards using ladder, function block, sequential function chart, or structured text
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of communication protocols
• Experience with virtualization using VMWare or HyperV
• Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and domain configuration
• Experience with network switch and firewall configuration
• Experience with simulation software such as SIMIT, PICS, WinMOD
• Full UK driving license

Personal Qualities:

• Confident, capable, and able to work independently and within a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits for permanent employees include:

• Additional holiday buy scheme
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for professional engineer status and membership fees

Note: We are working with preferred suppliers only. To apply, please submit your application or email [emailprotected] with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.