Junior Control Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in operational technology is seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers to join the Energy team in Luton. You will be responsible for software design and implementation for control systems in renewable energy projects, offering extensive career development opportunities. Successful candidates will have a relevant degree and coding experience, complemented by various benefits including pension and additional holiday schemes.

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

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and work away when required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident, capable, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED based control systems.
• Work on project lifecycle aspects in renewable power generation.
• Assist in system upgrades, modifications, and new builds.

Skills

Coding experience in at least one high-level language

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming techniques

Interest in operating systems

Experience in writing PLC software

Experience with SCADA systems

Education

University Degree in Control Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering

Tools

VMWare

HyperV

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

SIMIT

PICS

WinMOD

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Client:

Capula

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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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 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 in at least one high-level language (e.g., C, VB, C#, Java)
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming techniques
• Interest in operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Experience in writing 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, 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 currently work with only our preferred suppliers. To express interest, apply below or email [emailprotected] with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.