Controls Systems Engineer

Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Job Type

Contract

Salary

Competitive Salary

Reference Code

BBBH34239_1775834371

Controls Engineer

Outside IR35

Hybrid working

Mission

Control Engineer role with the responsibility for helping upgrade existing infrastructure using Siemens latest portfolio of control systems to ensure future sustainability for T&D network

Duties

  • Ensure compliance with customer technical specifications on allocated projects
  • Understanding of Cyber Security requirements in control and automation systems (IEC62443,IEC62351).
  • Development and configuration of engineering control solutions. Configuration and testing of networks (RSTP, PRP) utilising software tools for analyses and fault finding.
  • Production/checking of all test documentation. Production / checking of functional design specifications and design intent documents
  • Carry out FAT activities
  • Provide SAT support
  • Responsible for technical issues/support on allocated projects
  • Ensuring that solutions meet the requirements of the latest policies and standards
  • Attend internal and external design reviews providing technical input
  • Provide technical input for tendering activities

Experience

  • Experience of National Grid delivery and/or Control / Automation background
  • Experience of Serial and Ethernet based communication protocols and topologies (IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC61850)
  • A minimum qualification of HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and/or experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Industry

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.

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