Electrical Controls Engineer

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 centers (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 centers, 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.

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