Senior Control Engineer

Siemens; Hebburn; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Bonus

Pension Plan up to 10%

26 days annual leave + options to buy

Job summary

Siemens Smart Infrastructure in Hebburn near Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Control Engineer to support design and delivery of control systems for electrical networks, with a hybrid pattern of office and site work. You will lead and mentor engineers, produce design specifications, configure and test control systems, and ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements.

A strong background in SCADA, electrical engineering and Siemens SICAM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in control, automation, or SCADA systems.
• Exposure to electricity transmission and distribution industry (or similar regulated environment).
• A qualification in Electrical Engineering (e.g. HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of communication protocols and network configuration.
• Experience with medium to large-scale control systems.
• Experience with Siemens SICAM or similar platforms.
• Experience in technical leadership and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design and delivery of control engineering solutions for electrical networks.
• Create and review functional design specifications and I/O schedules.
• Configure and test control systems and communications networks.
• Support FAT/SAT testing at factory and on-site.
• Ensure solutions meet standards and customer requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and participate in design reviews.
• Support tendering and project planning activities.
• Mentor and develop early-career engineers.

Skills

Control engineering

SCADA systems

Electrical networks

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

Siemens SICAM

Job description

Senior Control Engineer – Siemens Smart Infrastructure

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Senior Control Engineer to join our team supporting the development and modernisation of the UK’s electricity transmission and distribution network.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering smarter, more resilient energy infrastructure for the future.

Location

This role is based in Hebburn (near Newcastle upon Tyne), with a hybrid working pattern (approximately 70% office/home working and 30% travel to customer sites).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support or lead the design and delivery of control engineering solutions for electrical networks
• Produce and review technical documentation (e.g. functional design specifications, I/O schedules)
• Configure and test control systems and communication networks
• Support factory and site testing activities (FAT/SAT)
• Ensure solutions meet relevant standards and customer requirements
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to design reviews
• Support tendering and project planning activities
• Mentor and support the development of early-career engineers

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in control, automation, or SCADA systems
• Exposure to the electricity transmission and distribution industry (or a similar regulated environment)
• A qualification in Electrical Engineering (e.g. HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience)
• Communication protocols and network configuration
• Medium to large-scale control systems
• Siemens SICAM or similar platforms
• Experience with technical leadership and mentoring.

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.

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