Job Description

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the EDF Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we've always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing. Capula offers extensive opportunity for career progression and development.


At Capula, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is celebrated in all its forms. We actively encourage applications from individuals of minority backgrounds, underrepresented groups, and those with disabilities. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Summary of Role:

We are looking for enthusiastic experienced graduate / junior engineers to join our existing Energy team to perform all aspects software design, development and implementation for PLC/IED based control and/or SCADA Operational Technology Systems. The role will require the successful candidate work in a team on all aspects of a project lifecyle for the delivery of PLC/IED and SCADA/DCS systems in the renewable power generation, storage and transmission and distribution industries. Projects include upgrades of systems to latest versions, modification of systems for extensions and improvements as well as new build projects. Training will be provided on the job as required for technologies used in the projects assigned. This role will suit experienced graduates who have worked with control system automation software.

Essential Requirements:

University Degree (BEng, BSc, MEng or MSc) in Control Systems Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering or similar

Coding experience through degree course in at least one high level language (e.g. C, VB, C#, Java or similar)

Understanding of Object Oriented Programming techniques and concepts

Understanding or interest in operating systems, virtualisation and networking

Willingness to travel and work away when required

Work based experience with Control Systems

Desirable Requirements/experience:

Experience of writing PLC software to IEC61131 utilising ladder, function block diagram, sequential function chart and structured text. Expereience of SCADA systems

Experience of communication protocols including:-

Profibus/Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, DNP3 etc

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

Full UK Driving licence

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 methods

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

5 days additional holiday buy scheme

Flexible working

Pension

Life assurance policy

Private health care

Lifestyle screening

Salary sacrifice programme

Mental health assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme

Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

: WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING WITH ONLY OUR PREFERRED SUPPLIERS.


To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail hr@capula.com with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.