Junior Control Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in energy and technology seeks enthusiastic graduate engineers to join their Energy team. The role focuses on software design, development, and implementation for PLC and SCADA systems, providing an ideal opportunity for graduates aiming for a career in control system automation software. Extensive training and career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Additional holiday buy scheme

Pension

Life assurance

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Support for professional engineer status and memberships

Qualifications

• University degree in relevant engineering field is mandatory.
• Coding experience in at least one high-level language (C, VB, C#, Java).
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Coding experience

Object-Oriented Programming

Knowledge of communication protocols

Network switch and firewall configuration

Experience with PLC software

Experience with SCADA systems

Experience with virtualization

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SIMIT

PICS

WinMOD

VMWare

HyperV

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

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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 seek 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 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 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 using IEC61131 standards
• Experience with SCADA systems
• Knowledge of communication protocols
• Experience with virtualization (VMWare or HyperV)
• Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and domain configuration
• Network switch and firewall configuration experience
• Experience with simulation software like SIMIT, PICS, 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:

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

Note: We work with only our preferred suppliers. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter quoting the job reference number or email [emailprotected].