Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Junior Control Systems Engineer in Shrewsbury to join their Energy team. The role focuses on software design, development, and implementation for control systems, providing extensive training and opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Ideal for graduates aiming for a career in automation.

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 with coding experience in high-level languages like C, VB, C#, or Java.
• Knowledge of communication protocols and willingness to travel.
• Experience with PLCs to IEC61131 standards and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control and SCADA systems.
• Work on upgrades and modifications for control systems in renewable energy sectors.
• Engage in all project lifecycle aspects for control systems.

Skills

Coding experience

Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming

Interest in operating systems

Interest in virtualization

Interest in networking

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

PLC software

SCADA systems

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

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

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

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Junior Control Systems Engineer, Shrewsbury

Client: Capula

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 career progression opportunities.

Summary of Role:

We are seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team, focusing on software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control and SCADA systems. The role involves working on all project lifecycle aspects for control systems in renewable energy sectors, including upgrades, modifications, and new projects. Training will be provided as needed. This position is suitable 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 and work away when required
• Experience with 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 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, or WinMOD
• Full UK driving license

Personal Qualities:

• Confident, capable, and able to work independently and as part of 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 membership fees

Note: We are working with only our preferred employment agencies.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter quoting the job reference number, or email [emailprotected].