Senior Control Engineer

Senior Control Engineer - Siemens Smart Infrastructure

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is looking for a Senior Control Engineer to join our team supporting the development and modernisation of the UK''s electricity transmission and distribution network.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering smarter, more resilient energy infrastructure for the future.

Location: This role is based in Hebburn (near Newcastle upon Tyne), with a hybrid working pattern (approximately 70% office/home working and 30% travel to customer sites).

What you''ll be doing

Depending on your level of experience, you will:

• Support or lead the design and delivery of control engineering solutions for electrical networks
• Produce and review technical documentation (e.g. functional design specifications, I/O schedules)
• Configure and test control systems and communication networks
• Support factory and site testing activities (FAT/SAT)
• Ensure solutions meet relevant standards and customer requirements
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to design reviews
• Support tendering and project planning activities
• Mentor and support the development of early-career engineers

• Experience in control, automation, or SCADA systems
• Exposure to the electricity transmission and distribution industry (or a similar regulated environment)
• A qualification in Electrical Engineering (e.g. HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience)
• Communication protocols and network configuration
• Medium to large-scale control systems
• Siemens SICAM or similar platforms
• Experience with technical leadership and mentoring.

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company''s performance
• 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!