Graduate Controls & Automation Engineer

Graduate Controls & Automation Engineer

Our client are leading control system and equipment providers within the power generation sector, based in East London.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented graduate to join their controls and automation team and learn from expert professionals and gain industry expertise to supplement their academic background.

Whether have recently graduated within a relevant subject or a junior, degree qualified engineer with a few years' experience - this could be the opportunity for you.

Position Overview:

Our client are offering a permanent position to an ambitious graduate/junior electrical engineer to gain a broad array of practical experience over the course of a two year period.

It is essential for candidates to have a clear interest in the power generation industry and be willing to embark on a long-term career within a rapidly growing business - in return you will receive amazing career development opportunities.

Examples of experience and equipment exposure you will gain:

Industrial automation equipment, PLCs and SCADA
Design of Control Systems
MQTT and IIoT emerging technologies
Industrial networks.
Digital control systems
Application of engineering and computing expertise to investigate complex problems.

Examples of Key Responsibilities:

• Design and development of control systems for power generation facilities.
• Assist and collaborate with senior engineers, consultants and multidisciplinary teams - gaining industry experience and knowledge, implementing solutions
• Integration of automation solutions for business and industry
• End-to-end project assistance - from initial design studies to electrical DC and AV design, panel manufacture, PLC software, SCADA design and programming
• Testing, commissioning, and maintenance of control systems
• Gain an understanding of compliance with industry standards and safety regulations

Required experience and qualifications:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline, such as: Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or any other subject with exposure to controls and automation
• Relevant experience within a control and automation role would be advantageous but not essential
• Possess a keen interest in the Power Generation Industry and relevant equipment
• Excellent communicator - both written and verbal
• Ambitious with a clear drive to succeed

If you meet the required specifications and would like to discuss this role further, please apply with your up-to-date CV and a Carbon60 consultant will be in-touch.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.