PLC Control Systems Engineer

Our client is growing their in‑house Controls team and need an experienced Control Systems Engineer who can take ownership across the full lifecycle: design, PLC/HMI/SCADA development, FAT/SAT, and on‑site commissioning.

If you enjoy complex power projects, generator controls, and delivering robust industrial automation systems - this is your next big step.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing full control system packages (URS, FDS/DDS, I/O lists, C&E, test plans)
• Programming PLC/HMI/SCADA systems - Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley/Studio 5000, WinCC/FactoryTalk
• Integrating generator controllers: DSE, ComAp, Woodward
• Leading FAT/SAT, loop testing, simulation, site commissioning
• Troubleshooting PLC, SCADA, comms networks, and industrial protocols
• Working hands‑on with protection relays, meters, UPS and BMS/EMS interfaces
• Ensuring compliance with IEC, SIL principles, PUWER, UKCA, ISO9001
• Mentoring junior engineers and improving our code libraries & standards

What You'll Bring

• Strong PLC software development background (writing code from scratch)
• Experience with industrial power/control systems
• Understanding of VLANs, NAT, routing, Modbus/Profinet/EtherNetIP/OPC UA
• Ability to read electrical schematics and work closely with panel build teams
• Degree/HND in Electrical, Controls, Automation or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Full UK driving licence + ability to work on UK sites