# Design Engineer

> AVK · Lenham, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2025-08-18

**Salary:** GBP 65,000–70,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

As a Design Engineer you will take total responsibility for the implementation of a Successful Project to ensure it is delivered on time, within budget and meets the customer specifications and expectations.

The Design Engineer will need to be customer focused, self-motivated, comfortable in liaising with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors and used to working within tight deadlines, managing numerous projects running concurrently varying in value.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced **PLC Controls Engineer** to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering with a strong focus on PLC programming and control systems integration. A good working knowledge of low-voltage (LV) and high-voltage (HV) electrical schematics, generator control systems, and circuit breaker switching logic is essential. Familiarity with ComAp generator controllers is also desired.

Key Responsibilities:

-   Development and creation of project specific engineering documentation.
-   Delivery of projects that are on time, within budget, and in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract.
-   Be aware of contractual requirements of all Projects, payment milestones and associated requirements, key dates, technical and H&S requirements.
-   Commissioning of control systems, performance testing and carry out factory and site acceptance tests on projects when required.
-   Design, develop, and implement PLC control systems for generator and power distribution applications.
-   Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnostics.
-   Program and configure PLCs (Allen-Bradley, or Schneider) for power generation and distribution systems.
-   Develop and modify HMI/SCADA interfaces for system monitoring and operator control.
-   Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers, including synchronization, load sharing, and remote monitoring features.
-   Implement and test circuit breaker switching logic, interlocks, and protection schemes.
-   Collaborate with electrical design engineers, site engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver fully integrated control solutions.
-   Support site commissioning and FAT/SAT testing of control panels and generator systems.
-   Prepare detailed technical documentation, including I/O lists, control philosophies, and test protocols.

## Requirements

-   Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
-   Proven experience as a PLC Controls Engineer in power generation, industrial automation, or energy sectors.
-   Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics, switchgear control, and protection systems.
-   Hands-on experience with ComAp generator controllers (InteliGen, InteliSys, etc.).
-   Knowledge of G99 / G59 grid protection and interface requirements.
-   Familiarity with generator paralleling, islanded and grid-connected operation.
-   Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, including BS 7671 and IEC standards.
-   Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
-   Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
-   Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities.

## Benefits

-   Private Health Insurance
-   Performance Bonus
-   25 days annual leave + bank hols
-   Birthday Off
-   Pension Plan
-   Hybrid working / Flexible working

## Apply

[Apply at AVK](https://apply.workable.com/avk-seg-uk-ltd/j/9ED96C06FE/apply)

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