Project Engineer

Hunter Selection Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Group Income Protection Plan

Company Life Assurance Plan

Enhanced Pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd in Chippenham, Wiltshire, has a rare opportunity for a Project Engineer to oversee control system projects from initial assessment to commissioning. The role involves interpreting technical requirements, drafting specs, selecting materials, and designing system layouts, with hands-on responsibility for assembly, testing, and deployment.

You will travel domestically and internationally for start-up and support; familiarity with P&IDs and electrical schematics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Control Systems.
• Knowledge of electrical principles relevant to control systems.
• Experience with wiring methods, I/O hardware, and panel design.
• Ability to read P&IDs, diagrams, schematics.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical requirements and contribute to project specifications.
• Select and procure materials for control systems.
• Design system layouts and drawings (not drafting).
• Oversee assembly, configuration, testing and deployment of control systems.
• Engage in system testing, client liaison and onsite installation.

Skills

Electrical theory

Control systems

Reading schematics

PC literacy

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Systems

Tools

PLC

DCS

HMI

Job description

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP50000 per annum

Commutable from Melksham, Westbury, Frome, Trowbridge, Swindon, Bath

A rare opportunity to join a leading engineering firm in Chippenham, Wiltshire as a Project Engineer. They specialise in the lifecycle of control system projects, from initial assessment through to commissioning and project completion. Key duties include interpreting technical requirements, contributing to project specifications, selecting and procuring materials, designing system layouts and drawings (not drafting), and overseeing the assembly, configuration, testing, and deployment of control systems. The role involves active participation in system testing, client liaison, and onsite installation activities.

• Shift Hours: Days role Monday to Friday
• 25 days + Bank Holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Income Protection Plan
• Company Life Assurance Plan
• Enhanced Pension

Role & Responsibilities:

The Project Engineer is expected to develop proficiency with proprietary control software platforms and may be tasked with programming and configuring third-party industrial control hardware such as PLCs, DCS systems, and HMIs. Domestic and international travel may be required for system start-up, commissioning, and ongoing support.

Effective communication with clients and internal teams is essential, along with a sound understanding of electrical and control system principles. Responsibilities also include preparing project documentation, troubleshooting control systems, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards within scheduled timelines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic principles relevant to control systems.
• Experience with wiring methods, I/O hardware, and panel design.
• Familiarity with control system instrumentation and their applications.
• Understanding of motor control centres, switchgear, starters, and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings such as P&IDs, flow diagrams, logic diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of serial and network communication protocols and standards.
• Competence with PC hardware, Windows-based software, and basic software development or scripting skills.
• Troubleshooting skills for control systems and components.

Shifts & Benefits Package:

• Shift: - Days
• Shift Hours: Days role Monday to Friday
• 25 days + Bank Holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Group Income Protection Plan
• Company Life Assurance Plan
• Enhanced Pension

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