Job Description

Job ID

488881

Posted since

17-Dec-2025

Organization

Smart Infrastructure

Field of work

Engineering

Company

Siemens plc

Experience level

not defined

Job type

Full-time

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

Hebburn - South Tyneside - United Kingdom Siemens Smart Infrastructure are recruiting a

Control Engineer

and a

Senior Control Engineer with

experience in the Electrical Power Transmission & Distribution industry to help us find solutions consolidating and enhancing the Nation's electricity network for a smarter and brighter future tomorrow.


Based at Hebburn near Newcastle upon Tyne the successful candidate will be in a Control engineering role with the responsibility for helping upgrade existing infrastructure using Siemens portfolio of control systems to ensure future sustainability for T&D network.


We have two exciting opportunities - a Senior Control Engineer and a Control Engineer. As each role has its own set of requirements, responsibility and skills, we will evaluate this during the interview process and select an appropriate level for the individuals we appoint in the role.

Location: This role will be 70% Hebburn office / home and 30% travel to customer sites.

Areas of Responsibility:


As our

Control Engineer,

you will be responsible for:


Production/checking of Design documentation such as I/O Schedules, Functional Design Specifications and Design Intent Documents. Development and configuration of engineering control solutions. Configuration and testing of networks (RSTP, PRP) utilising software tools for analyses and fault finding. Production/checking of all test documentation. Production / checking of functional design specifications and design intent documents Carry out FAT activities Provide SAT support Ensuring that solutions meet the requirements of the latest policies and standards
As our

Senior Control Engineer

your responsibilities will be as above and will also include:


Attend internal and external design reviews providing technical input Provide technical input for tendering activities Mentoring of apprentices / graduates within the business

What skills and experience you will bring to the role:


Experience of National Grid delivery and/or Control / Automation background. A minimum qualification of HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and/or experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Industry
Desired Experience


Experience in a similar role medium to large scale SCADA systems, control systems, automation systems and communication infrastructure. Good understanding communication protocols and Siemens SICAM Portfolio. The Senior Control Engineer will also require a desire to technically lead the Control solutions in the team.

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!

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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