Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking Junior Control Systems Engineers to join their Energy team in Chester. This role offers career progression opportunities and requires a degree in engineering, along with coding skills in high-level languages. Successful candidates will work on PLC and SCADA systems, receiving training as needed to adapt to their projects in renewable energy.

Benefits

5 days additional holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance policy

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice programme

Mental health assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Support in achieving professional engineer status

Qualifications

• Graduate engineers with a University Degree required.
• Experience in coding in C, VB, C#, Java is essential.
• Experience writing PLC software to IEC61131 standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED based control.
• Work in a team on project lifecycle for the delivery of systems.
• Train on project technologies as needed.

Skills

Coding experience

Communication skills

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming

Willingness to travel

Education

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

Tools

PLCs

SCADA systems

Windows Server

VMware

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Client:

Capula

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we’ve always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing. Capula offers extensive opportunity for career progression and development.

Summary of Role:

We are looking for enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our existing Energy team to perform all aspects software design, development and implementation for PLC/IED based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The role will require the successful candidate work in a team on all aspects of a project lifecyle for the delivery of PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems in the renewable power generation, storage and transmission and distribution industries. Projects include upgrades of systems to latest versions, modification of systems for extensions and improvements as well as new build projects. Training will be provided on the job as required for technologies used in the projects assigned. This role will suit graduates who are looking for a career in control system automation software.

• University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc) in Control Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering or similar
• Coding experience through degree course in at least one high level language (e.g. C, VB, C#, Java or similar)
• Understanding of Object Oriented Programming techniques and concepts
• Understanding or interest in operating systems, virtualisation and networking
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Experience of writing PLC software to IEC61131 utilising ladder, function block diagram, sequential function chart and structured text.
• Expereience of SCADA systems
• Experience of communication protocols including:-
• Experience of virtualisation utilising VMWare or HyperV
• Experience Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Domain Configuration
• Experience of Network Switch and Firewall Configuration
• Experience of simulation software e.g. SIMIT/ PICS/WinMOD
• Full UK Driving licence

Personal Qualities:

• Confident and capable and able to work under own initiative and within a team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Have good verbal and written communication skills

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

• 5 days additional holiday buy scheme
• Pension
• Life assurance policy
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice programme
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered

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To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail [emailprotected] with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.