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Design Engineer

Job in Kent, Kent County, England, UK
Listing for: ERSG Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controls Engineer (Power Generation and Control Systems)

Location:

South East England | Travel Required
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary:
Competitive, DOE

The Role

An established engineering business is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to deliver end-to-end control solutions for power generation and electrical systems. This is a hands-on role involving design, integration, testing, and commissioning.

This position is suited to a Controls Engineer who enjoys being involved in real projects, working with customers, and supporting factory and site testing. This is not a desk-only programming role.

Key Responsibilities

Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for generator and power distribution applications

Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault finding

Develop and modify HMI and SCADA interfaces

Configure and troubleshoot generator control systems including synchronisation, load sharing, and protection

Implement and test circuit breaker switching logic, interlocks, and protection schemes

Support FAT, SAT, and site commissioning activities

Produce control documentation including I O lists, control philosophies, and test procedures

Work closely with design, commissioning, and site teams to deliver complete control solutions

What We Are Looking For

Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or similar

Proven experience as a Controls or PLC Engineer within power generation, energy, or industrial automation

Strong understanding of LV and HV electrical systems and switch gear control

Experience with generator paralleling and grid-connected or islanded systems

Knowledge of G99 and G59 requirements

Confident working independently and on-site with customers

Willingness to travel for commissioning and support

Desirable Experience

Generator controllers such as Com Ap or similar

Industrial communications such as Modbus or TCP IP

AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN

Renewable or hybrid power systems

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit
Additional Information / Benefits
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