Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in advanced system integration is seeking Junior Control Systems Engineers to join their Energy team in Plymouth. The role involves software design and implementation for operational technology systems with opportunities for career progression. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and coding experience, along with strong 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 engineering status

Qualifications

• Graduate engineers needed to perform software design and implementation for PLC/SCADA systems.
• Experience in coding and understanding of OOP is essential.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Work on all project lifecycle aspects for PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems.
• Participate in system upgrades, modifications, and new builds.
• Training will be provided on the job.

Skills

Coding experience

Understanding of OOP

Interest in networking

PLC software writing

Experience with SCADA systems

Knowledge of communication protocols

Simulation software experience

Education

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

Tools

VMWare

HyperV

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

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Junior Control Systems Engineer, Plymouth

Client: Capula

Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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; 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 looking for 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 in a team 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 on the job. 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 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 away when required
• Experience writing PLC software to IEC61131 standards using ladder, function block, sequential function chart, or structured text
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of communication protocols
• Experience with virtualization using VMWare or HyperV
• Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and domain configuration
• Experience configuring network switches and firewalls
• 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 engineering status (IEng, CEng) and membership fees

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