Senior Control Systems Engineer

Meritus; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Remote / hybrid working options

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to design, develop, and implement PLC-based control systems in energy sectors. You will manage complex projects, delivering reliable control systems for critical energy assets while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The role includes the opportunity to contribute to all project phases, from requirements to commissioning, with benefits including 28 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in the design & programming of Siemens PLCs (e.g., TIA Portal, S7, PCS7).
• Experience delivering PLC/SCADA/DCS systems within the energy sector.
• Good understanding of control systems engineering across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test control system software for energy sector applications.
• Contribute to project delivery across all phases, from requirements definition through to commissioning.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation including functional design specifications.

Skills

Design & programming of Siemens PLCs

Delivery of PLC/SCADA/DCS systems

Understanding of control systems engineering

Knowledge of IEC 61131 programming languages

Strong problem-solving skills

Job description

Senior Control Systems Engineer | Glasgow (Hybrid) 3 Days per week on-site | £Neg (Enquire for details)

MERITUS are working with a leading engineering and systems integration organisation based in Glasgow. They're looking for a Senior Control Systems Software Engineer to take a key role in delivering complex, high-impact projects.

As a Senior Control Systems Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of PLC-based control systems within energy and utilities environments. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, supporting the delivery of reliable and high-performance control systems for critical energy assets.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of technical deliverables, contribute to system design, and support commissioning activities across a variety of energy projects.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and test control system software for energy sector applications using Siemens PLC platforms
• Contribute to project delivery across all phases, from requirements definition through to commissioning
• Produce high-quality technical documentation including functional design specifications and test documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and energy sector clients to ensure successful technical delivery
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and on-site commissioning

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in the design & programming of Siemens PLCs (e.g. TIA Portal, S7, PCS7)
• Experience delivering PLC/SCADA/DCS systems within the energy sector (e.g. generation, transmission, renewables)
• Good understanding of control systems engineering across the full project lifecycle
• Knowledge of IEC 61131 programming languages (e.g. Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and within a team
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Remote / hybrid working options