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Junior Control Systems Engineer, Wakefield
Client: Capula
Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the EDF Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades, optimizing efficiency and delivering performance on a massive scale. We work in highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, delivering critical projects across energy, water, renewables, and manufacturing. Capula offers extensive opportunities for career progression and development.
Summary of Role:
We are seeking enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our Energy team, responsible for software design, development, and implementation for PLC/IED-based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The successful candidate will work in a team throughout the project lifecycle, delivering PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems in renewable power generation, storage, transmission, and distribution industries. Projects include system upgrades, modifications, and new builds. On-the-job training will be provided as needed. This role is ideal for graduates seeking a career in control system automation software.
* University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc) in Control Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or similar
* Coding experience in at least one high-level language (e.g., C, VB, C#, Java)
* Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming concepts
* Interest or understanding of operating systems, virtualization, and networking
* Willingness to travel and work away when required
* Experience with PLC software following IEC61131 standards, using ladder, function block, sequential function chart, or structured text
* Experience with SCADA systems
* Knowledge of communication protocols
* Experience with virtualization using VMWare or HyperV
* Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and domain configuration
* Experience with network switch and firewall configuration
* Experience with simulation software such as SIMIT, PICS, or WinMOD
* Full UK driving license
Personal Qualities:
* Confident, capable, and able to work independently and in a team
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Good verbal and written communication skills
Benefits:
* Additional holiday buy scheme
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Lifestyle screening
* Salary sacrifice options
* Mental health support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Support for professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and membership fees
Note: We are working with preferred suppliers only. To apply, please submit your application below or email [emailprotected] with your cover letter and CV, quoting the reference number.
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