Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in advanced system integration is seeking a Junior Control Systems Engineer in Warrington. The role involves software design and implementation for control systems in various renewable energy projects. Ideal for graduates, the position offers career progression and training 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 and memberships

Qualifications

• Graduate engineers seeking a career in control system automation software.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems and coding in high-level languages is required.
• Confident team players able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED-based control and SCADA systems.
• Working on project lifecycle for renewable energy-related projects.
• Training is provided as needed.

Skills

C

VB

C#

Java

Object-Oriented Programming

PLC Software

SCADA Systems

Communication Protocols

Virtualization

Networking

Education

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

Tools

PLC software to IEC61131 standard

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

SIMIT

PICS

WinMOD

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Junior Control Systems Engineer, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Capula

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 9

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 are looking for enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team to perform software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED-based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The role involves working on all project lifecycle aspects for the delivery of PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems in renewable power generation, storage, transmission, and distribution industries. Projects include upgrades, modifications, and new builds. Training will be provided as needed. This role is suitable 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 in at least one high-level language (e.g., C, VB, C#, Java)
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming techniques
• Interest or understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and networking
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Experience with PLC software to IEC61131 standard using ladder, function block diagram, sequential function chart, and structured text
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Experience with communication protocols
• Experience with virtualization using VMWare or HyperV
• Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and domain configuration
• Experience with network switch and firewall configuration
• Experience with simulation software like SIMIT, PICS, WinMOD
• Full UK driving license

Personal Qualities:

• Confident, capable, 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 and memberships

Note: We are working with preferred suppliers. To apply, submit your CV and cover letter or email [email protected] quoting the reference number.