Principal Control Systems Engineer in New Malden, London

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board in the UK is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain PLC and SCADA systems for naval platforms. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in PLC engineering, strong knowledge of Siemens PLCs, and familiarity with regulated industries. This position offers flexible working options and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Optional compressed working schedule

Private health care

Career development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Over five years' experience in PLC-focused engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience in Defence, Maritime, Aerospace, or regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain advanced PLC and HCI systems for the UK submarine fleet.
• Capture and interpret customer requirements, produce technical documentation.

Skills

PLC System Design & Implementation

Industrial Networking & SCADA Integration

Software Lifecycle & Technical Documentation

Regulated Industry Knowledge

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, Control & Instrumentation, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7-300/400

SCADA systems

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible and hybrid working options - choose how and where you work.
• Optional compressed working schedule - every other Friday off.
• Private health care - access to medical coverage.
• Career development opportunities - training, progression, or upskilling.
• Performance bonuses - additional reward based on achievements.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer with expertise in PLC and SCADA systems to join a team delivering mission-critical naval platform management solutions. This role offers the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain advanced PLC and HCI systems for the UK submarine fleet, supporting both product development and through-life operational capability. Ideal candidates will have experience with Siemens PLCs and large-scale SCADA infrastructures, with a strong focus on functional safety and product security. Key responsibilities include capturing and interpreting customer requirements, producing technical documentation, designing and testing PLC solutions, managing third-party communications, and validating software designs through analysis and testing. This position provides a chance to contribute to high-profile defence systems in a highly regulated and innovative engineering environment.

What we want from you:

• PLC System Design & Implementation - Develop and implement large-scale Siemens S7-300/400 control systems, including solutions with high reliability, fault tolerance, and integrated safety features.
• Industrial Networking & SCADA Integration - Configure and manage industrial communication protocols such as Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, ModBus, TCP/IP, UDP, and ASCII; set up SCADA interfaces and drivers.
• Software Lifecycle & Technical Documentation - Apply structured software development processes and produce clear, detailed technical documentation.
• Professional Experience & Education - Over five years' experience in PLC-focused engineering roles; qualified with a degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, Control & Instrumentation, or Systems Engineering.
• Regulated Industry Knowledge - Hands-on experience in Defence, Maritime, Aerospace, or other strictly regulated sectors (e.g., Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemical), including testing and commissioning practices.

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