Junior System Integration Engineer

Dubizzle Limited; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a dedicated project support engineer to assist in documentation, PLC and SCADA software configuration, and participate in system testing. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical or control engineering, be eager to learn, and possess strong communication skills. This position emphasizes collaboration with senior engineers and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Company car/car allowance

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Interest in automation and control systems.
• Willingness to engage in mentoring and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Support software configuration, testing, and commissioning.
• Participate in system builds, FATs, and site testing.

Skills

Enthusiastic about control, automation, and systems engineering

Good practical or academic foundation in electrical, control, or software engineering

Ability to learn quickly and apply guidance from senior engineers

Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Education

Degree in electrical, control, or software engineering

Tools

PLC software

SCADA software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Project Support
• Assist in producing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation such as IO schedules, control philosophies, and functional design specifications.
• Support PLC and SCADA software configuration, testing, and commissioning under supervision.
• Participate in system builds, FATs, and site testing alongside senior engineers.
• Help maintain organised project files, drawings, and version control records in line with Bridges standards.
• Learning & Development
• Follow a structured 24-month development plan designed to build technical competence and confidence.
• Engage proactively in mentoring sessions and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Work with senior engineers to identify and complete vendor training (e.g. Schneider, Rockwell, Siemens).
• Develop professional communication and reporting skills through direct project involvement and client exposure.

Team Contribution

• Collaborate with colleagues across engineering, panel build, and commissioning teams.
• Demonstrate a positive, curious, and proactive approach to learning.
• Contribute ideas for improving quality, safety, and efficiency in everyday work.

Essential Skills

• Enthusiastic about control, automation, and systems engineering.
• Good practical or academic foundation in electrical, control, or software engineering.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply guidance from senior engineers.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to Bridges’ values of Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with PLC or SCADA software (e.g. Schneider EcoStruxure, Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal).
• Basic understanding of instrumentation and control system architecture.
• Awareness of industrial networks, telemetry, or automation system components.
• Previous work experience, placement, or project exposure in automation or related engineering.

Benefits of Working for Bridges

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Company car/car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace