Senior Control Systems Engineer

Senior Control Systems Engineer | Glasgow (Hybrid) 3 Days per week on-site | £Neg (Enquire for details)

MERITUS are working with a leading engineering and systems integration organisation based in Glasgow. They're looking for a Senior Control Systems Software Engineer to take a key role in delivering complex, high-impact projects.

As a Senior Control Systems Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of PLC-based control systems within energy and utilities environments. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, supporting the delivery of reliable and high-performance control systems for critical energy assets.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of technical deliverables, contribute to system design, and support commissioning activities across a variety of energy projects.

Main Responsibilities:

Design, develop and test control system software for energy sector applications using Siemens PLC platforms
Contribute to project delivery across all phases, from requirements definition through to commissioning
Produce high-quality technical documentation including functional design specifications and test documentation
Collaborate with internal teams and energy sector clients to ensure successful technical delivery
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and on-site commissioning

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong experience in the design & programming of Siemens PLCs (e.g. TIA Portal, S7, PCS7)
Experience delivering PLC/SCADA/DCS systems within the energy sector (e.g. generation, transmission, renewables)
Good understanding of control systems engineering across the full project lifecycle
Knowledge of IEC 61131 programming languages (e.g. Ladder Logic, Function Block, Structured Text)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and within a team

Benefits:

£Neg (Enquire for details)
28 days holiday + bank holidays
6.5% pension matched
Private medical insurance
Remote / hybrid working options

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS Talent