Junior Control Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks graduate engineers to join their Energy team, focusing on software design for control systems in the renewable sector. The role provides excellent career progression opportunities and training for new graduates interested in control system automation.

Benefits

Additional holiday buy scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice options

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional engineer status

Qualifications

• Graduate engineers should possess a university degree.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems is required.
• Willingness to travel and work remotely when required.

Responsibilities

• Software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control.
• Working on all project lifecycle aspects in renewable power sectors.
• Participating in upgrades, modifications, and new builds.

Skills

Coding experience in high-level languages

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Interest in operating systems

Education

University Degree in Control Systems, Computer Systems, or similar

Tools

PLC software following IEC61131 standards

SCADA systems

VMWare or HyperV

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

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Client:

Capula

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 career progression and development opportunities.

Summary of Role:

We seek enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team. Responsibilities include software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control and/or SCADA systems. The role involves working on all project lifecycle aspects, including upgrades, modifications, and new builds in renewable power, storage, transmission, and distribution industries. 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 high-level languages (e.g., C, VB, C#, Java)
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming
• Interest in operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel and work remotely when required
• Experience with PLC software following IEC61131 standards
• 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
• Network switch and firewall configuration experience
• Experience with simulation software such as SIMIT, PICS, or WinMOD
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal Qualities:

• Confident, capable, and proactive
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Benefits:

• Additional holiday buy scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice options
• Mental health support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support for professional engineer status and memberships

Note: We work with only preferred suppliers. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter quoting the job reference number via the provided email.