Control Systems Engineer - UK Wide

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. Theyre an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Control Systems Engineer on our Control Systems Team and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you. As a Control Systems Engineer your role will be,

• To engineer the Substation Control Systems design and configuration for electrical HV substation projects, You will be working with project teams to deliver substation control solutions to specific design briefs with the following expectations.
• Expected to undertake design work relating to substation control systems from the documentation expectations of the client to developing the hardware and software configurations.
• Expected to develop and maintain detailed and quality project documentation that is required by the client both design, implementation and commissioning.
• Working as part of a multifunctional project team you will be expected to report project status etc to project management business functions.
• Expected to manage their own time including identifying and managing project issues and risks offering solutions to mitigate them.
• Expected to Interface with the client for Factory Acceptance Testing of the schemes to be delivered.
• Supporting commissioning teams both remotely and on site. Experience on site within substations would be an advantage.
• Expected to work with procurement to develop and maintain Bills of materials for projects.
  
  Experience of SCADA type systems relating to HMI interfaces, Graphical design, Alarm management.
• Experience with GE and Schweitzer (SEL) products is desired but not essential.
• Experience of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) type systems, Digital and Analogue interfacing knowledge is essential.
• Experience of IP based networking systems. Knowledge of Cyber Security would be an advantage.
• Experience of fieldbus & communication protocols. Specific knowledge of IEC 60870-5-101, IEC 61850 and DNP3 protocol would be desired but not essential.
• Experience with CAD tools and the ability to create electrical schematics.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new software tools as defined by project scope.
• Experience in the Power and Transmission industry would be desired but not essential.
  
  What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything, Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects., At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

Competitive - DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Substance Allowances (Subject to T&Cs of role), As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…