Junior Control Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in system integration is seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers for their Energy team. The role involves software design and development in control systems relevant to renewable sectors. Ideal for graduates looking to start a career in control system automation, training is provided for all project aspects.

Benefits

Additional holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional engineer status and membership fees

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Coding experience in one high-level language is a must.
• Experience with PLC software and SCADA systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, and implementation for control systems.
• Work on all project lifecycle aspects for PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems.
• Involve in system upgrades, modifications, and new builds.

Skills

Coding experience

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Interest in operating systems

Experience with PLC software

Experience with SCADA systems

Experience with communication protocols

Experience with virtualization

Experience with Windows Server

Experience with network configuration

Experience with simulation software

Education

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

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Client:

Capula

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, 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; optimizing 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 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 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 with at least one high-level language (e.g., C, VB, C#, Java)
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming techniques
• Interest or understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel and work remotely when required
• Experience with PLC software to IEC61131, using ladder, function block, sequential function chart, or 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 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
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for professional engineer status and membership fees

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