Junior Control Systems Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers to join their Energy team. The role involves software design for control systems in renewable energy, offering training and opportunities for career development. Ideal for graduates looking to start their career in control system 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 and memberships

Qualifications

• Degree in Control Systems Engineering or similar is required.
• Willingness to travel and work away when required.
• Experience writing PLC software to IEC61131 desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control.
• Work on project lifecycle for SCADA/DCS systems.
• Participate in system upgrades and new builds.

Skills

Coding experience

Object-Oriented Programming

Communication skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

PLC software

SCADA systems

VMWare

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Simulation software (SIMIT, PICS, WinMOD)

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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 opportunities for career progression and development.

Summary of Role:

We are seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team to perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The successful candidates will work on all aspects of project lifecycle 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 concepts
• Interest or understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Experience writing PLC software to IEC61131 using ladder, function block, sequential function chart, or 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 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 and memberships

Note to employment agencies: We are working with preferred suppliers only.

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