Electrical Controls Engineer

12 Days Old

Astute's Nuclear team is working with a long-established engineering firm known for its precision, innovation, and strong commitment to quality and safety, to recruit an Electrical Controls Engineer based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
This Electrical Controls Engineer role offers a salary up to £65,000, plus benefits including performance incentives and professional development opportunities.
If you're an experienced Electrical Controls Engineer with a passion to own a complete project lifecycle, and you're looking to join a close-knit team where technical expertise and attention to detail are truly valued, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Controls Engineer role
* Develop and produce Functional Design Specifications (FDS), System Design Specifications (SDS), and all relevant design documentation. * Design and program PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems (Siemens experience essential; experience with Mitsubishi and other systems advantageous). * Design electrical distribution systems, motor control centres (MCCs), and PLC control systems using AutoCAD. * Participate in all stages of projects, from concept through to detailed design and completion. * Attend client and sub-contractor meetings, providing technical expertise to support project delivery. * Prepare and manage test documentation for FAT/SAT and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing at panel manufacturers' facilities. * Contribute to the preparation of estimates, tenders, and design specifications. * Author O&M manuals and maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in electrical engineering.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Engineering qualification to Level 4 or above (HND/Degree or equivalent). * Minimum of 8 years' experience as a Controls Engineer. * Proven design experience in an electrical or controls engineering role, including AutoCAD. * Strong experience in control panel and MCC design, preferably using Siemens equipment. * Knowledge of industrial control systems, including electrical distribution, motor control centres, and PLC control panels. * Experience in a turnkey project environment
Personal skills
The Electrical Controls Engineer role would suit someone who is:
* Highly organized with attention to detail. * Excellent problem-solving skills. * Able to work proactively both individually and as part of a small team.
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Controls Engineer role
* Salary up to £65,000 DOE * Private medical insurance * Professional development and training opportunities * Annual pay review in line with industry standards
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
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Location:
Barnsley
Salary:
£60,000 - £65,000 /annum Private medical, Annual pay review
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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