Join a growing controls team delivering industrial control systems across power-generation projects. This is a full lifecycle role, taking projects from FDS/DDS and control design through PLC/HMI/SCADA development, FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning.
You’ll work across diesel generator controls, switchgear, ATS/AMF systems, synchronisation, load sharing and power management, with a working pattern of approximately 70% office / 30% site.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA systems.
- Produce URS, FDS/DDS/SDS, I/O lists, Cause & Effect and test documentation.
- Develop PLC code from initial design/conception, not just modifications.
- Integrate generator controllers, switchgear, ATS/AMF, synchronisation and load-sharing systems.
- Lead FAT/SAT, I/O checks, loop testing and site commissioning.
- Troubleshoot PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networks.
- Interface with protection relays, meters, breakers, UPS and BMS/EMS systems.
- Work closely with electrical design, project managers and clients.
- Produce handover documentation and provide client training/support.
- Support and mentor junior engineers where required.
Experience Required
- Ideally 5-10 years’ Control Systems/PLC engineering experience.
- Strong Siemens TIA Portal and/or Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 experience.
- Proven experience writing PLC software from conception/design.
- HMI/SCADA experience with WinCC/Unified and/or FactoryTalk View.
- Experience with Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, EtherNet/IP and/or OPC UA.
- Able to read and mark up electrical schematics.
- Experience with power generation, generators, switchgear, ATS/AMF, synchronisation or load sharing
- DSE, ComAp or Woodward experience.
- Comfortable with UK site travel and occasional weekend/out-of-hours work.
- Must have UK right to work and a British passport or settlement status, in line with the role’s clearance requirements.
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PLC Control Systems Engineer employer: Hernshead Recruitment
At Unknown, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to take ownership of their projects from design to delivery. Located in Watford, we offer competitive benefits, continuous professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and creativity, making us an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the BMS design field.
