Software Engineer

Our client, a prominent company in the controls, automation, and nuclear sector, is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This hybrid role involves delivering project solutions, maintaining adherence to company procedures, and meeting budgetary and time-scale targets.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Deliver agreed modules within projects, including PLC, SCADA, Testing, Networking, Documentation, and Hardware design
2. Work under the direction of the Senior/Lead Engineer and Project Manager
3. Ensure technical and quality project requirements are met
4. Adhere to company quality processes and procedures
5. Identify project opportunities and variations
6. Support the Project Manager in managing risks and issues
7. Standardise and modularise systems to enable the use of reusable modules
8. Provide leadership in Health and Safety practices

Experience & Qualifications:

The following experience is essential:

• Experience of system specification through design, development, and testing
• Hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems
• Good understanding of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions

Experience of some or all of the following is desirable:

• Development of project modules (PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, comms drivers)
• Progress reporting to Senior/Lead Engineer or Project Manager
• Identifying deviations from agreed functionality and notifying relevant stakeholders
• Conducting peer reviews of team documents
• Undertaking site surveys
• Supporting outline design and requirements definition
• Developing FDS, DDS, and test specifications
• Creating site work documentation (Risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation)
• Conducting integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT, and installation
• Managing observations, variations, and reworks
• Overseeing packing, shipping, site installation, and retesting
• Providing warranty support as necessary

Qualifications:

• A Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or a relevant discipline
• Incorporated Engineer status or working towards professional registration

If you have a passion for controls and automation and meet the above qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in the nuclear sector.