Control Engineer

Renewable Energy Systems; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK is seeking a Control Engineer to enhance industrial control systems. This role involves designing SCADA solutions for various renewable projects, requiring strong programming in Python or C#. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in automation. The position offers opportunities for growth and a diverse work environment as part of a mission-driven team.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits and rewards

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in industrial automation or SCADA engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Control Engineering or related field.
• Understanding of modern software development techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement industrial control and SCADA systems.
• Manage assigned technical work packages.
• Ensure solutions meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Developing SCADA systems

Configuration of industrial systems

Programming in Python

Working in multidisciplinary teams

Understanding of cybersecurity principles

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Control Engineering

Tools

Git and GitHub

Inductive Automation Ignition

Azure

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000

Job description

Overview

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

We\'re the world\'s largest independent renewable energy company. We\'re guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we\'re tackling some of the world\'s toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They\'re our most important asset so that\'s why we continually invest in them.

RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they\'re at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.

The position

RES is seeking a Control Engineer to join the Group Engineering Industrial Control & SCADA (IC&S) team. The role focuses on the development, deployment, and support of industrial control systems and SCADA solutions across renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to interpret system requirements and deliver safe, secure, and reliable control solutions. This role blends traditional controls engineering with modern software development practices and plays a key part in ensuring high-quality, maintainable systems throughout their lifecycle.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and implement industrial control and SCADA systems in line with project, contractual, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and execute test procedures to validate control systems prior to deployment
• Use Git and GitHub to manage the full software lifecycle, including version control, issue tracking, feature development, and pull requests
• Manage assigned technical work packages and support application deployment activities
• Develop diagnostic and analysis tools to assess control system performance
• Ensure solutions meet safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards
• Support troubleshooting and issue resolution during development, commissioning, and operational phases
• Produce and maintain technical documentation to support system delivery and contractual testing
• Remain current with industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices in control and SCADA engineering

Skills & Knowledge

SCADA & Infrastructure

• Strong experience developing and configuring SCADA systems, particularly Inductive Automation Ignition
• Experience with server configuration and management for industrial systems
• Knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure such as Azure

Automation Software Development

• Experience with Python, C#, or C++ for developing tools and applications
• Understanding of software development best practices, including testing and version control
• Familiarity with platforms such as Rockwell Automation Studio 5000, SEL AcSELerator, and CODESYS

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international teams
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Fluent spoken and written English

Knowledge & Technical Understanding

• Knowledge of industrial networking and cybersecurity principles
• Understanding of power industry communication protocols, including OPC, Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850
• Understanding of modern software development techniques and processes

Additional Information

• Occasional travel to other company offices may be required as part of project delivery and team collaboration
• You will report to the Head of IC&S Engineering

Experience

• Extensive experience in industrial automation or SCADA engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications

At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.

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