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; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we’ve always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing. Capula offers extensive opportunity for career progression and development. Summary of Role: We are looking for enthusiastic graduate engineers to join our existing Energy team to perform all aspects software design, development and implementation for PLC/IED based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The role will require the successful candidate work in a team on all aspects of a project lifecyle for the delivery of PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems in the renewable power generation, storage and transmission and distribution industries. Projects include upgrades of systems to latest versions, modification of systems for extensions and improvements as well as new build projects. Training will be provided on the job as required for technologies used in the projects assigned. This role will suit graduates who are looking for a career in control system automation software. Essential Requirements:University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc) in Control Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering or similarCoding experience through degree course in at least one high level language (e.g. C, VB, C#, Java or similar)Understanding of Object Oriented Programming techniques and conceptsUnderstanding or interest in operating systems, virtualisation and networkingWillingness to travel and work away when requiredDesirable Requirements/experience: Experience of writing PLC software to IEC61131 utilising ladder, function block diagram, sequential function chart and structured text. Expereience of SCADA systemsExperience of communication protocols including:-Profibus/Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, DNP3 etcExperience of virtualisation utilising VMWare or HyperVExperience Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Domain ConfigurationExperience of Network Switch and Firewall ConfigurationExperience of simulation software e.g. SIMIT/ PICS/WinMODFull UK Driving licencePersonal Qualities:Confident and capable and able to work under own initiative and within a team environmentAbility to work well under pressure and to deadlinesHave good verbal and written communication skillsBe flexible in working methods In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees28 days holiday plus bank holidays5 days additional holiday buy schemeFlexible workingPensionLife assurance policyPrivate health careLifestyle screeningSalary sacrifice programmeMental health assistance programmeCycle to work schemeGreen car schemeSupport in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees coveredNOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We are currently working with only our preferred suppliers.To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail hr@ with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.
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Junior Control Systems Engineer