Control Engineer - Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Control Engineer to join our team supporting the development and modernisation of the UK's electricity transmission and distribution network.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering smarter, more resilient energy infrastructure for the future.
We welcome applications from candidates at different stages of their career. The level of the role and responsibilities will be aligned to your experience and capability during the selection process.
Location: This role is based in Hebburn (near Newcastle upon Tyne), with a hybrid working pattern (approximately 70% office/home working and 30% travel to customer sites).
What you'll be doing
Depending on your level of experience, you will:
Support or lead the design and delivery of control engineering solutions for electrical networks
Produce and review technical documentation (e.g. functional design specifications, I/O schedules)
Configure and test control systems and communication networks
Support factory and site testing activities (FAT/SAT)
Ensure solutions meet relevant standards and customer requirements For more experienced candidates, you may also:
Provide technical leadership and contribute to design reviews
Support tendering and project planning activities
Mentor and support the development of early-career engineers What we're looking for
We're interested in hearing from people with a passion for control engineering and infrastructure systems.
Ideally you'll have:
Experience in control, automation, or SCADA systems
Exposure to the electricity transmission and distribution industry (or a similar regulated environment)
A qualification in Electrical Engineering (e.g. HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience) It's a plus if you have experience with:
Communication protocols and network configuration
Medium to large-scale control systems
Siemens SICAM or similar platforms For senior-level roles, we would also expect an interest in technical leadership and mentoring.
What can we offer?
Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days! We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world-because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
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