Senior Control Engineer
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Senior Control Engineer - Electrification & Automation
Location: Hebburn
At Siemens Smart Infrastructure, we're helping to transform the UK's electricity network to meet the demands of a more sustainable, digitised future. As a Senior Control Engineer based in Hebburn, you'll play a leading role in delivering advanced control and automation solutions that support some of the UK's most critical energy infrastructure projects.
Working with transmission and distribution network operators, renewable energy developers and major industrial customers, you'll help design and deliver the systems that enable a smarter, more resilient and lower-carbon power network.
What you'll be doing:
Our Electrification & Automation business delivers advanced control, SCADA and automation solutions for major electricity infrastructure projects across the UK. From grid modernisation and digital substations to renewable energy integration, you'll help shape the future of a smarter, more sustainable power network.
As our Senior Control Engineer, you will:
Lead the design and delivery of control and automation solutions for electrical transmission and distribution projects.
Provide technical leadership across projects, supporting and mentoring engineers within the team.
Develop and review Functional Design Specifications and detailed system designs.
Configure and integrate SCADA, automation and communication systems.
Lead customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
Ensure technical compliance with customer specifications, industry standards and project requirements.
Support bid and proposal activities by providing technical expertise during the pre-sales phase.
Act as the technical focal point for project stakeholders, customers and internal delivery teams.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
What skills and experience you will bring to the role:
Experience in control systems, automation, SCADA or power systems engineering.
A minimum qualification of HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and/or experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Industry.
Desirable:
Experience in a similar role involving developing medium to large scale SCADA systems, control systems, automation systems and communication infrastructure.
Good understanding of the Circuit Diagrams / Wiring Diagrams and General Arrangement drawings on control and protection systems.
Desire to technically lead on allocated projects and develop engineers for the expanding team.
Please note the successful candidate will be required to obtain UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance.
What can we offer?
Performance-Based Bonus : Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!
Industry-Leading Projects & Development: Work on critical energy infrastructure projects, using Siemens' cutting-edge technologies while advancing your technical and leadership career.
Why Join Siemens Smart Infrastructure?
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's energy transition. Our Electrification & Automation business delivers cutting-edge control, SCADA, automation and digitalisation solutions across electricity transmission and distribution networks.
From enabling renewable energy integration and grid modernisation to supporting critical national infrastructure projects, our engineers work on some of the most technically challenging and rewarding projects in the industry.
You'll join a highly experienced engineering team with the chance to influence technical solutions, mentor developing engineers and shape the future of power system automation.
We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world, because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
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