Job Description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Initial 6-month contract (likely longer) / Outside IR35

South Yorkshire

Rate £42.50 - £47.50 p/h DOE (outside IR35)

Siemens TIA Portal / Heavy Engineering / Materials Handling / Project concept & design

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a key client based in South Yorkshire who require a skilled Electrical Controls Engineer to support a major project on an initial 6-month contract. Our client provides full project lifecycle design, manufacture & installation within medium to heavy engineering industries UK wide.

For the position of Electrical Controls Engineer, you will conduct the following daily duties:

• Design & program PLC / HMI / SCADA systems primarily using Siemens TIA Portal
• Design of electrical control systems and panels and PLC control systems

• Production of FDS / SDS
• Prepare estimates, design & tender specifications

• Attend client & sub-contractor meetings providing technical knowledge
• Producing all associated documentation

The successful Electrical Controls Engineer will need to have the following attributes:

• Strong appreciation for controls systems, design & programming using Siemens TIA Portal
• Hands on experience within heavy engineering & materials handling ideally within Nuclear
• Experience in full project life cycle from initial design
• Ability to produce & manages RAMS
• Strong problem solving & communication skills, working closely with client & suppliers
• Working to electrical equipment machinery standards, and electrical installations (such as BS EN 60204 & BS7671).

The benefits of this position:

• Outside IR35 suitable Limited co. contractors
• Highly reputable organisation working on exciting long-term high value projects
• Hybrid working 1 or 2 days working from home per week

I am looking to speak to talented Electrical Controls Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Luke Corr Contract Recruitment Manager.

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