Power Gen Controls Engineer – Design, PLCs, & Protection

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Engineering & Manufacturing in Glasgow is looking for a Controls Engineer to contribute to design, development, programming, and commissioning of control and protection systems for power generation and distribution projects. The role supports the wider engineering team in delivering robust energy solutions.

You will work on PLCs, HMI, protection relays, and generator controllers, with emphasis on reliability, efficiency, and safety. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Systems Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in controls and protection systems engineering in energy sector.
• Experience with PLCs and HMI development.
• Experience with generator controllers, ECUs, digital AVRs, and switchgear/transformers.
• Experience configuring protection relay settings for power generation/distribution.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control system solutions for power generation and distribution projects.
• Program and configure PLCs, develop HMIs, and configure control and monitoring systems.
• Configure protection settings and systems, including protection relays, for power generation and distribution.
• Support the tuning of controllers to optimise generator and distribution system performance.
• Assist in the commissioning and testing of control and protection systems both in-house and on-site.
• Prepare technical documentation and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Protection Relays

Power Systems

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

NT Engineering & Manufacturing in Glasgow is looking for a Controls Engineer to contribute to design, development, programming, and commissioning of control and protection systems for power generation and distribution projects. The role supports the wider engineering team in delivering robust energy solutions.

You will work on PLCs, HMI, protection relays, and generator controllers, with emphasis on reliability, efficiency, and safety. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.