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.