Design Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

As a Design Engineer you will take total responsibility for the implementation of a Successful Project to ensure it is delivered on time, within budget and meets the customer specifications and expectations.

The Design Engineer will need to be customer focused, self-motivated, comfortable in liaising with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors and used to working within tight deadlines, managing numerous projects running concurrently varying in value.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced PLC Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering with a strong focus on PLC programming and control systems integration. A good working knowledge of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical schematics, generator control systems, and circuit breaker switching logic is essential. Familiarity with ComAp generator controllers is also desired.

• Development and creation of project specific engineering documentation.
• Delivery of projects that are on time, within budget, and in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract.
• Be aware of contractual requirements of all Projects, payment milestones and associated requirements, key dates, technical and H&S requirements.
• Commissioning of control systems, performance testing and carry out factory and site acceptance tests on projects when required.
• Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems for generator and power distribution applications.
• Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnostics.
• Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley, or Schneider) for power generation and distribution systems.
• Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for system monitoring and operator control.
• Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers, including synchronization, load sharing, and remote monitoring features.
• Implement and test circuit breaker switching logic, interlocks, and protection schemes.
• Collaborate with electrical design engineers, site engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver fully integrated control solutions.
• Support site commissioning and FAT/SAT testing of control panels and generator systems.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including I/O lists, control philosophies, and test protocols.

• Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a PLC Controls Engineer in power generation, industrial automation, or energy sectors.
• Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics, switchgear control, and protection systems.
• Hands-on experience with ComAp generator controllers (InteliGen, InteliSys, etc.).
• Knowledge of G99 / G59 grid protection and interface requirements.
• Familiarity with generator paralleling, islanded and grid-connected operation.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, including BS 7671 and IEC standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities.

• Private Health Insurance
• Performance Bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank hols
• Birthday Off
• Pension Plan
• Hybrid working / Flexible working