Project Engineer – Electrical & Controls, Travel‑Ready

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

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.