Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in operational technology is seeking graduate engineers to join their Energy team in Brighton. Successful candidates will engage in software design and implementation for advanced control systems, tackling projects in renewable energy sectors. This role offers extensive training and career progression opportunities, making it ideal for graduates eager to enter the automation field.

Benefits

Additional holiday buy scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance policy

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice options

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional engineering status

Qualifications

• Graduates with a control systems or computer systems engineering degree.
• Experience in PLC software writing and coding proficiency in languages such as C, C#, and Java.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED-based systems.
• Involved in the project lifecycle for SCADA/DCS systems in renewable power sectors.
• Support system upgrades, modifications, and new builds.

Skills

Coding experience in high-level language

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Knowledge of communication protocols

Ability to work under pressure

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc) in Control Systems Engineering or similar

Tools

Virtualization tools (like VMWare or HyperV)

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Simulation software (SIMIT, PICS, or WinMOD)

Job description

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Client:

Capula

Location:

Brighton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 and development opportunities.

Summary of Role:

We are seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team, performing software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED-based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The successful candidates will work on all project lifecycle aspects for PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems in renewable power generation, storage, transmission, and distribution industries. Projects include system upgrades, modifications, and new builds. Training will be provided as required. This role is ideal for 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
• Interest in operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Experience in 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 tools like VMWare or HyperV
• Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and domain configuration
• Network switch and firewall configuration experience
• Experience with simulation software such as SIMIT, PICS, or WinMOD
• Full UK driving license

Personal Qualities:

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

Benefits:

• Additional holiday buy scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance policy
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice options
• Mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for professional engineering status (IEng, CEng) 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.