Junior Control Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced system integration seeks enthusiastic graduate engineers to join their Energy team. This role focuses on software design and implementation for PLC/IED and SCADA Operational Technology Systems, offering growth opportunities in renewable power projects. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and participate in innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Pension

Private health care

Support in achieving professional engineer status

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Experience with coding and PLC software beneficial.
• Understanding of network protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software for PLC/IED systems.
• Participate in project lifecycle for control systems in renewable energy.
• Collaborate within a team to achieve project goals.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming

Coding experience

Networking

Virtualisation

Education

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

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

VMWare

Windows Server

Job description

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. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we’ve always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing. Capula offers extensive opportunity for career progression and development.

Summary of Role:

We are looking for enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our existing Energy team to perform all aspects software design, development and implementation for PLC/IED based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The role will require the successful candidate work in a team on all aspects of a project lifecyle for the delivery of PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems in the renewable power , storage and transmission and distribution industries. Projects include upgrades of systems to latest versions, modification of systems for extensions and improvements as well as new build projects. Training will be provided on the job as required for technologies used in the projects assigned. This role will suit graduates who are looking for a career in control system automation software.

Essential Requirements:

• University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc) in Control Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering or similar
• Coding experience through degree course in at least one high level (e.g. C, VB, C#, Java or similar)
• Understanding of Object Oriented Programming techniques and concepts
• Understanding or interest in operating systems, virtualisation and networking
• Willingness to travel and work away when required

Desirable Requirements/experience:

• Experience of writing PLC software to IEC61131 utilising ladder, function block diagram, sequential function chart and structured text.
• Expereience of SCADA systems
• Experience of communication protocols including:-
• Profibus/Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, DNP3 etc
• Experience of virtualisation utilising VMWare or HyperV
• Experience Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Domain Configuration
• Experience of Network Switch and Firewall Configuration
• Experience of simulation software e.g. SIMIT/ PICS/WinMOD
• Full UK Driving licence

Personal Qualities:

• Confident and capable and able to work under own initiative and within a team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Be flexible in working methods

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 5 days additional holiday buy scheme
• Flexible working
• Pension
• Life assurance policy
• Private health care
• Lifestyle screening
• Salary sacrifice programme
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We are currently working with only our suppliers.

To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail [e-mail] with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.