Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in advanced system integration seeks enthusiastic graduate engineers for their Energy team. You will be responsible for software design and implementation in PLC and SCADA systems, contributing to critical projects in renewable energy. Ideal for graduates pursuing a career in control system automation.

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 membership fees

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant engineering discipline required.
• Coding experience in high-level languages such as C, VB, C#, Java is essential.
• Experience with PLC/IED systems and SCADA solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control systems.
• Work on project lifecycle aspects for renewable power generation and related industries.
• Participate in system upgrades and modifications as needed.

Skills

Coding experience in high-level languages

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Interest in operating systems, virtualization, and networking

Experience with SCADA systems

Experience with PLC software

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Simulation software (e.g., SIMIT, PICS, WinMOD)

VMWare or HyperV

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

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Client:

Capula

Location:

Doncaster, 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. 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 seek 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 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 role is suitable 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 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 to IEC61131 standards using ladder, function block, sequential function chart, and structured text
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Experience with 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 (e.g., 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 membership fees

Note: We work with preferred suppliers only. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter, quoting the job reference, or email [emailprotected].