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Lead Controls Engineer

UK Networks Services

Bishops Stortford, GBR

Full-time

Senior · 8+ years experience

Onsite

GBP 70000-90000 yearly / year

Discovered 2 weeks ago

PLC programmingSCADAProtection relaysDNO interfacesMODBUSIEC 61850

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PLC programmingSCADAProtection relays

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation or related discipline (HNC/HND considered with significant experience).
8–15+ years’ experience in control systems engineering or automation design.
Proven experience leading control system design on industrial or infrastructure projects.
Strong background in LV control panel design and electrical schematics.
Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Schneider, Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
Strong understanding of networked control systems and industrial protocols.
Experience conducting design reviews and technical sign-off.
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng / IEng) or working towards registration.
Experience in power networks, grid connections, renewables, or HV/LV infrastructure.
Experience with G100 export limitation systems or utility compliance.
Experience developing internal engineering standards.
Prior experience mentoring junior engineers.

£70,000 – £90,000 salary depending on experience
Opportunity to lead engineering on some of the UK’s most advanced smart grid control projects
Strategic technical influence within a growing, innovation-focused company
Company bonus scheme
Enhanced employers’ contribution pension scheme
Death in Service benefit policy
Salary sacrifice schemes (Bike2work, Electric Vehicles)
25 Days of annual leave plus local bank holidays
Days available to volunteer for local clubs/charities
£300 available for sponsorship of local club or charity
Professional registration fees paid annually
On-site parking
Training & Development

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