Principal Controls Design Engineer

Siemens Energy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Learn@Siemens-Energy

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy Limited in Lincoln is seeking a qualified Controls Hardware Designer to design electrical control systems for industrial automation projects, creating detailed electrical designs, control panel layouts, and wiring schematics that meet customer requirements and industry standards.

You'll work with controls engineers, project managers and other stakeholders, producing BOMs, ensuring IEC/BS EN compliance, and supporting the project lifecycle with technical guidance and issue

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in electrical control panel design or controls hardware engineering.
• Proficient in electrical schematic drawings; familiar with PLC-based control systems, MCCs, and VSDs.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards and regulations; ability to interpret customer specifications and technical documents.
• Experience with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical; familiarity with PLC platforms like Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for industrial automation and process control.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics using CAD tools.
• Create control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, BS EN standards; conduct design reviews and implement corrective actions.
• Support project teams with technical guidance and issue resolution.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic drawing

PLCs familiarity

MCCs & VSDs

EPLAN proficiency

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Lincolnshire

Lincoln

Company

Siemens Energy Limited

Organization

Gas Services

Business Unit

Distributed

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our dynamic team as a Controls Hardware Designer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing electrical control systems for industrial automation projects. You will create detailed electrical designs, control panel layouts, and wiring schematics, ensuring they meet customer requirements and industry standards. Collaborating closely with Controls Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders, you will deliver high-quality automation solutions efficiently and safely. Your expertise will not only enhance project delivery but also contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering standards.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• You will design electrical control systems tailored for industrial automation and process control applications.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or similar CAD software.
• Create comprehensive documentation, including control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure compliance with IEC, BS EN, and relevant international standards, conducting design reviews and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle, providing technical guidance and resolving design issues effectively.

What You Bring

• You hold an HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• With a minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical control panel design or controls hardware engineering, you have a solid understanding of industrial automation systems.
• Proficient in producing electrical schematic drawings, you are familiar with PLC-based control systems, Motor Control Centres (MCCs), and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
• You possess knowledge of electrical design standards and regulations, along with the ability to interpret customer specifications and technical documents.
• Experience with EPLAN and AutoCAD Electrical is a plus, as is familiarity with PLC platforms like Siemens TIA Portal and Allen-Bradley ControlLogix.

About the Team

You will be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team that includes electrical, mechanical, and process engineers. Together, you will work on innovative projects that drive the future of industrial automation. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions while fostering a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and continuous improvement. Your contributions will be valued as you engage with clients, suppliers, and contractors to ensure project success.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With over 100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups