Control System Engineer

Generator Controls System Engineer Location: Midlands or South (Field-Based Role) Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance We’re looking for a Generator Controls System Engineer to take full ownership of control system projects from design through to commissioning. This is a field-based, hands-on role for someone who can design, build, and deliver generator control systems in real-world environments. The Role You’ll manage the full lifecycle of generator control systems — from site survey and panel design to testing, commissioning, and fault finding. Key responsibilities: * Design and build electrical control panels for generator and power distribution systems * Configure and troubleshoot ComAp controllers (InteliGen / InteliSys) * Deliver synchronisation, load sharing, and remote monitoring solutions * Carry out detailed site surveys of existing generator installations * Support project design and technical proposals * Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) * Lead on-site commissioning alongside contractors * Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and control system faults * Interpret LV and HV schematics confidently * Implement switching logic, interlocks, and protection schemes * Ensure compliance with G99 / G59 grid regulations What We’re Looking For * Strong experience in generator controls or power generation * Hands-on experience with ComAp systems * Background in control panel design and build * Experience with commissioning and fault finding on-site * Good understanding of grid compliance (G99 / G59) * Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics * Comfortable working in a field-based role with travel across the Midlands and South What’s On Offer * £60,000 – £70,000 salary * Car allowance * High level of autonomy * Varied, technically challenging projects If you want a role where you’re trusted to deliver complete systems end-to-end in a field-based environment, this is worth a conversation