⚡ We’re Hiring: Control & Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)
📍 Stone, Staffordshire | 🕒 Full‑time | Permanent
With decades of expertise in operational technology and digital transformation, Capula (part of the EDF Group) is a recognised leader in advanced system integration. We deliver critical automation and control solutions across highly regulated sectors including energy, water, renewables and manufacturing — helping clients optimise efficiency and performance on a massive scale.
We’re now looking for enthusiastic and experienced Control & Automation Engineers to join our Energy team, delivering PLC‑based control and SCADA/DCS systems across the renewable power generation and storage industry.
🔧 About the Role
You’ll work across the full project lifecycle — from design and development through to testing, commissioning and customer acceptance. Projects include system upgrades, extensions, improvements and new‑build installations.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Designing, developing and implementing PLC and SCADA/DCS systems
* Producing FDS/SDS/Test Specifications
* Writing IEC61131 software (Ladder, FBD, SFC, ST)
* Supporting FATs and technical reviews
* Coaching and supporting junior engineers
* Ensuring high‑quality engineering aligned with QA procedures
⭐ What You’ll Bring
Essential:
* 3+ years’ experience with at least one PLC platform (Schneider M580/M340, Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens PCS7, Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix)
* 3+ years’ advanced SCADA configuration (Zenon, PCS7 OS, WinCC, FactoryTalk View SE, Panorama)
* Experience producing engineering documentation and performing FATs
* Ability to review and assure engineering work
* Strong understanding of project lifecycles and QA processes
* Willingness to travel when required
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
* Renewable power generation control systems
* IEC 61508/61511 safety systems
* Simulation tools (SIMIT, WinMOD, PICS)
* Industrial comms (Profibus/Profinet, Modbus, IEC 60870‑5‑104, IEC 61850, DNP3)
* Legacy PLC/SCADA platforms
* Cyber‑secure system delivery (IEC 62443)
* Virtualisation (VMWare/HyperV), Windows Server, network configuration
🎁 What We Offer
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 additional days
* Flexible working
* Pension & life assurance
* Private healthcare & lifestyle screening
* Mental health assistance programme
* Cycle to work & green car schemes
* Salary sacrifice benefits
* Support toward IEng/CEng and professional memberships
If you’re ready to work on high‑impact automation projects and help shape the future of renewable energy and digital infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now, or email hr@capula.com with your CV and cover letter, quoting the job reference number.