Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in operational technology is seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers to join their Energy team in Cardiff. Candidates will engage in software design and development for PLC/IED control and SCADA systems within renewable energy projects. This role promises significant opportunities for career progression and training in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Additional holiday buy scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice options

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional engineer status and memberships

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer role focused on software design for control systems.
• Experience with PLC software and SCADA systems preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control.
• Work on project lifecycle aspects in renewable power generation.
• System upgrades, modifications, and new builds are part of the role.

Skills

Coding experience in high-level languages

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Interest in operating systems

Knowledge of communication protocols

Education

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

Tools

VMWare

HyperV

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

simulation software such as SIMIT

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Client:

Capula

Location:

Cardiff, 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 opportunities for career progression and development.

Summary of Role:

We are seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team to perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control and SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The role involves working 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 needed. This position is suitable for graduates seeking a career in control system automation software.

• 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 and work away when required
• 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 2016/2019/2022 and domain configuration
• Experience configuring network switches and firewalls
• Experience with simulation software such as SIMIT, PICS, WinMOD
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal Qualities:

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

Benefits:

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

Note to Agencies: We are working with preferred suppliers only.

To apply, submit your application below or email [emailprotected] with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.