Project Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Group Income Protection Plan

Company Life Assurance Plan

Enhanced Pension

25 days + Bank Holiday

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking a Project Engineer in Chippenham, Wiltshire, to manage control system projects from assessment to commissioning. You will interpret requirements, contribute to specifications, select materials, design layouts, and oversee testing and deployment.

The role involves client liaison, on-site installation, and travel with emphasis on quality and timely delivery. A background in electrical/control engineering and PLC/DCS/HMI experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience with wiring methods, I/O hardware, and panel design.
• Familiarity with control system instrumentation and their applications.
• Knowledge of serial and network communication protocols and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency with proprietary control software platforms and may program/configure PLCs, DCS, and HMIs.
• Oversee assembly, testing, and deployment of control systems and support start-up activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally for system start-up, commissioning and ongoing support.
• Prepare project documentation and troubleshoot control systems to meet quality and timelines.

Skills

Electrical principles

PLC/DCS/HMI familiarity

Reading electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Project communication

Attention to safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Systems

Tools

Panel design

Wiring methods

I/O hardware concepts

Job description

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

Job Reference:

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.