PLC Controls Engineer – Generator & Power Systems

AVK-SEG; Lenham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday Off

Pension Plan

Job summary

AVK-SEG is seeking a skilled PLC Controls Engineer to join their engineering team. You will design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for generator and power distribution applications, with thorough testing and documentation responsibilities.

The role requires experience with LV/HV schematics, generator controllers, and HMI/SCADA interfaces. Hybrid working is offered, with travel to customer sites for commissioning.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a PLC Controls Engineer in power generation, industrial automation, or energy sectors
• Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics and protection systems
• Hands-on experience with generator controllers (ComAp InteliGen/InteliSys) and PLC programming

Responsibilities

• Develop project engineering documentation.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Commission control systems and perform factory/site acceptance tests.
• Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems for generator and power distribution applications.
• Read LV/HV schematics for integration and fault diagnostics.
• Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Schneider).
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for monitoring and control.
• Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers and protection features.
• -Test circuit breaker switching logic and interlocks.
• Collaborate with electrical design, site engineers, and commissioning teams.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation including I/O lists and test protocols.

Skills

PLC programming

Control systems integration

Electrical engineering knowledge

Customer liaison

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering/Control Systems

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Schneider PLCs

ComAp generator controllers

Job description

AVK-SEG is seeking a skilled PLC Controls Engineer to join their engineering team. You will design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for generator and power distribution applications, with thorough testing and documentation responsibilities.

The role requires experience with LV/HV schematics, generator controllers, and HMI/SCADA interfaces. Hybrid working is offered, with travel to customer sites for commissioning.