Description
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.The positionRES is seeking a Control Engineer to join the Group Engineering Industrial Control & SCADA (IC&S) team. The role focuses on the development, deployment, and support of industrial control systems and SCADA solutions across renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems.You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to interpret system requirements and deliver safe, secure, and reliable control solutions. This role blends traditional controls engineering with modern software development practices and plays a key part in ensuring high‑quality, maintainable systems throughout their lifecycle.Accountabilities
1. Design, develop, and implement industrial control and SCADA systems in line with project, contractual, and regulatory requirements
2. Develop and execute test procedures to validate control systems prior to deployment
3. Use Git and GitHub to manage the full software lifecycle, including version control, issue tracking, feature development, and pull requests
4. Manage assigned technical work packages and support application deployment activities
5. Develop diagnostic and analysis tools to assess control system performance
6. Ensure solutions meet safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards
7. Support troubleshooting and issue resolution during development, commissioning, and operational phases
8. Produce and maintain technical documentation to support system delivery and contractual testing
9. Remain current with industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices in control and SCADA engineering
Skills & KnowledgeSCADA & Infrastructure
10. Strong experience developing and configuring SCADA systems, particularly Inductive Automation Ignition
11. Experience with server configuration and management for industrial systems
12. Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure such as Azure
Automation Software Development
13. Experience with Python, C#, or C++ for developing tools and applications
14. Understanding of software development best practices, including testing and version control
15. Familiarity with platforms such as Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, SEL AcSELerator, and CODESYS
Communication & Collaboration
16. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams
17. Ability to communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
18. Fluent spoken and written English
Knowledge & Technical Understanding
19. Knowledge of industrial networking and cybersecurity principles
20. Understanding of power industry communication protocols, including OPC, Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850
21. Understanding of modern software development techniques and processes
Additional Information
22. Occasional travel to other company offices may be required as part of project delivery and team collaboration
23. You will report to the Head of IC&S Engineering
Experience
24. Extensive experience in industrial automation or SCADA engineering.
Qualifications
25. Bachelor’s degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, or a related discipline
26. Equivalent industry experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications