Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in advanced system integration seeks a Junior Control Systems Engineer to join their Energy team in Preston. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects in renewable energy, involving software design and implementation for control systems. Ideal for recent graduates, comprehensive training will be provided, ensuring career development opportunities.

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

• Graduate engineers ideally with a degree in Control Systems or similar.
• Experience with high-level coding in C, C#, VB, or Java.
• Experience with IEC61131 standards and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC/IED control systems.
• Work on project lifecycle aspects in renewable energy sectors.
• Participate in system upgrades and new builds.

Skills

Coding experience

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Interest in operating systems and virtualization

Ability to work under pressure

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc) in Control Systems Engineering

Tools

PLC software

SCADA systems

VMWare or HyperV

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

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

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Junior Control Systems Engineer, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Capula

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 seek enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team, performing software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The successful candidate will work 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 through degree 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 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 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 (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 (IEng, CEng) and memberships

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