Project Engineer

Hunter Selection; 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 + Bank Holiday

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Project Engineer in Chippenham to develop proficiency with control software platforms and to program/configure PLCs, DCS, and HMIs. Travel may be required for start‑up, commissioning, and ongoing support, with strong emphasis on client communication and timely project delivery.

The candidate should have a degree in Electrical/Control Systems or related field and practical knowledge of wiring, panels, and motor control equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency with proprietary control software platforms and may program/configure third‑party industrial control hardware.
• Travel domestically and internationally for system start‑up, commissioning, and support.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Prepare project documentation and ensure deliverables meet quality standards on schedule.
• Troubleshoot control systems and components.

Skills

Electrical & controls principles

Wiring methods

I/O hardware & panel design

Motor control centres & VFDs

P&IDs & electrical schematics

Serial & network protocols

PC hardware & Windows

Software scripting basics

Troubleshooting control systems

Client & internal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline

Tools

PLC programming

DCS/SCADA configuration

HMI configuration

Job description

Project Engineer 25312/ 612 (AR)

Chippenham, Wiltshire

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

Benefits

• Shift Hours: Days role Monday to Friday
• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
• 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
• Salary: - £45,000 - £50,000
• 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: Project Engineer 25312/ 612 (AR)

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