Graduate Controls & Automation Engineer

Carbon 60; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

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 you have recently graduated within a relevant subject or are a junior, degree qualified engineer with a few years' experience - this could be the opportunity for you.

Position Overview:

Our client is 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.