Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in operational technology and digital transformation seeks enthusiastic graduate engineers to join their Energy team. This role involves software design and development for control systems in renewable power generation. Candidates will be trained and supported in their career growth within an innovative environment.

Benefits

Additional holiday buy scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance policy

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice programme

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional engineer status

Qualifications

• Graduate engineers in software design and control systems.
• Experience with communication protocols and simulation software is advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC/IED based control and SCADA systems.
• Work across project lifecycles in renewable energy sectors.
• Provide support and training as required.

Skills

Coding experience in high-level languages

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Interest in operating systems and networking

Experience with SCADA systems

Experience with PLC software

Experience with virtualization tools

Education

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

University Degree in Computer Systems Engineering

University Degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

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Client:

Capula

Location:

Coventry, 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 opportunities for career progression and development.

Summary of Role:

We are seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team. The role involves software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The successful candidate will work on all project lifecycle aspects for 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
• Interest or understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Experience with PLC software to IEC61131 standards using ladder, function block, sequential function chart, or structured text
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Experience with communication protocols
• Experience with virtualization tools like 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, or WinMOD
• Full UK Driving Licence

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 programme
• Mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and membership fees

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