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