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Date Added: Wed 11/06/2025

Controls System Software Engineer

Stone, ST15, UK
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Company: RULLION LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Client

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, this client have been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. They work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.

Summary of Role:

My client are looking for enthusiastic & experienced engineers to join their existing Energy team to perform all aspects software design, development and implementation for PLC based control and/or SCADA systems. The role will require the successful candidate work in a team on all aspects of a project lifecycle for the delivery of PLC and SCADA/DCS systems primarily in the renewable power generation and storage industry. Projects include upgrades of systems to latest versions, modification of systems for extensions and improvements as well as new build projects. The candidate should have proven main-stream control automation experience across several previous projects utilising the technology platforms listed below.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum 2 years experience using at least one of the following technologies:-
Siemens PCS7 Automation Stations
Siemens TIA Portal for S7 PLCs
Rockwell ControlLogix/CompactLogix utilising Studio 5000
Schneider M580/M340 utilising EcoStruxure Control Expert
Minimum 2 years experience /Advanced SCADA Configuration skills using at least one of the following applications: -
Siemens PCS7 OS
COPA-DATA Zenon
Siemens WinCC
Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE
Codra Panorama
Experience of producing Function Design Specifications, System/Detailed Design Specifications and Test Specifications
Experience of writing software to IEC61131 utilising ladder, function block diagram, sequential function chart and structured text.
Experience of performing Internal and Customer Factory Acceptance Tests
Knowledge of project lifecycle working to QA procedures
Willingness to travel and work away when required
Full UK Driving licenceDesirable Requirements/experience:

Experience of communication protocols including:-
Profibus/Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC (phone number removed)-104, IEC 61850, DNP3 etc
Experience of virtualisation utilising VMWare or HyperV
Experience Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 and Domain Configuration
Experience of Network Switch and Firewall Configuration
Experience of simulation software e.g. SIMIT/ PICS/WinMOD
Experience of renewable power generation control systems
Experience of site work/commissioning automation control systems
Experience of Legacy PLCs/software e.g. Rockwell RSLogix5, 500 or 5000, Schneider Unity Pro/Concept, Siemens Step 7.Personal Qualities:

Confident and capable and able to work under own initiative and within a team environment
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Have good verbal and written communication skills
Be flexible in working methodsRullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants
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