Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan spécialisée dans l'intégration de systèmes recherche des ingénieurs diplômés pour son équipe Energie à Oxford. Le rôle inclut la conception et le développement de logiciels pour des systèmes de contrôle PLC et SCADA. Les candidats avec un diplôme pertinent et une expérience en codage sont encouragés à postuler, et une formation sera fournie. Des bénéfices attractifs sont offerts aux employés permanents.

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

Qualifications

• BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc en systèmes de contrôle ou domaines similaires.
• Expérience de codage dans au moins un langage de haut niveau.
• Titulaire d'un permis de conduire britannique.

Responsibilities

• Concevoir et implémenter des systèmes de contrôle pour des projets dans le secteur des énergies renouvelables.
• Travailler sur toutes les phases du cycle de vie du projet pour les systèmes PLC/IED et SCADA.
• Participer à des mises à niveau et constructions neuves.

Skills

Coding experience

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Interest in operating systems

Interest in virtualization

Interest in networking

Ability to work under pressure

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

University Degree in Control Systems

University Degree in Computer Systems

University Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLC software

SCADA systems

Virtualization tools (e.g., VMWare, HyperV)

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

Windows Server configurations

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Client:

Capula

Location:

Oxford district, 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 across energy, water, renewables, and manufacturing. Capula offers extensive career progression opportunities.

Summary of Role:

We seek enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team, focusing on software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control and SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The role involves working on all project lifecycle aspects for PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems in renewable power, storage, transmission, and distribution. Projects include upgrades, modifications, and new builds. Training will be provided. This role is ideal for graduates seeking a career in control system automation software.

• University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc) in Control Systems, Computer Systems, 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 in operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel
• Experience with PLC software per IEC61131 standards using ladder, function block, sequential function chart, or structured text
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of communication protocols
• Experience with virtualization tools like VMWare or HyperV
• Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and domain configuration
• Experience configuring network switches and firewalls
• Experience with simulation software such as SIMIT, PICS, or 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 for permanent employees include:

• Additional holiday buy scheme
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and membership fees

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