Design Engineer

Location

Kent

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

£65000 - £75000 per annum + bonus

Reference Code

BBBH33540_1769702857

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 switchgear 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 ComAp 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.

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