Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks enthusiastic graduate engineers to join their Energy team in Cheltenham. The role involves designing and implementing PLC/IED control systems and SCADA solutions in renewable power generation and other sectors. Ideal for graduates aiming for a career in control system automation software, training will be provided.

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

• Graduates with a degree in Control Systems, Computer, or Electronic Engineering.
• Coding experience in a high-level language like C, C#, or Java.
• Willingness to travel as needed for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED based control.
• Participate in the delivery of SCADA/DCS systems in renewable industries.
• Engage in system upgrades, modifications, and new builds.

Skills

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts

Coding experience in at least one high-level language

Experience with PLC software to IEC61131 standards

Experience with SCADA systems

Knowledge of communication protocols

Education

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

Tools

Experience with virtualization using VMWare or HyperV

Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Simulation software such as SIMIT, PICS, WinMOD

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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 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 based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The successful candidate will work in a team throughout all project phases for the delivery of 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 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 concepts
• Interest or understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Experience with PLC software to IEC61131 standards, including ladder, function block, sequential function chart, and 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 in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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 and memberships

Note:

We are working with preferred suppliers only. To express interest, apply below or email [emailprotected] with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.