Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description

Do you want to be part of a long-standing team, who are experts in their field, where no two days are the same and where possibilities to develop new skills and experiences are around every corner PDS is passionate about creating a friendly,open and inclusive working environment where individuals are supported to excel in their area of expertise. We are continually seeking out new ways to improve our business and are firm believers that everyone should enjoy what they do.What we do… We are a technically driven business with over 30 years of expertise; engineering and supporting high integrity systems where failure simply isn’t an option. These can range from small upgrades through to fully integrated turnkeysolutions, covering all aspects of technology from control room to field devices. We supply the latest technology to various locations throughout the UK and Europe with our prestigious clients predominantly being within Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS),Highways, Airports and Power sectors.If you are a keen problem solver with excellent communication skills, looking for a challenging yet rewarding career in engineering, look no further. We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious systems engineer to join us on our mission to seamlesslydeliver end-to-end control systems.What we need from you.A team player with excellent technical aptitude who has the desire to succeed. You will work as a Systems Engineer within the control system industry having some of the following skills; we do not expect you to have experience in all these areas and forthe right candidate on the job training and mentoring will be provided to fill any skills gaps you may have.Have technical responsibility for projects including design, development, and testing of control/integrated systems digital systems including traffic detection and management, ventilation and pump control, life safety systems, incident management and manymore.

• Responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination and technical management of Project Engineers and working as part of a team to achieve project delivery.
• Ability to program a variety of PLCs using Ladder Logic, Function block or Statement List methods.
• Ability to program and configure SCADA software packages and User Interface mimic design.
• Experience in programming languages such as C#, SQL or VB.
• Understanding of design and configuration of IP networks.
• Competent at design and testing of ELV electrical panels.
• Ability to configure CCTV, PA and telephone systems over an IP network.
• Professionalism to perform FAT and site commissioning under formal client witnessed conditions.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with our clients.
• Degree/HND in control, electrical, electronic or software engineering.
• Have 5 years’ experience in delivering control/integrated systems using some of the desired skills listed above.

There is plenty of room for growth and progression which is proven by all our management team beginning their career with us as students.What we offer in return.In addition to a generous salary, you can expect to receive some other great benefits too.

• 33 floating holidays to take when you like with your entitlement increasing by an additional 2 days every 5 years.
• Paid overtime.
• Company performance related bonus.
• Wellbeing benefit - a monthly instalment made in addition to your salary to contribute towards anything that makes you happy.
• Pension scheme.
• Anniversary celebrations - It is important to us that we celebrate the commitment and value people have brought to our business over the years.
• Social events - If there is one thing about PDS, it is that we love to get social, so this is a big part of our culture.
• Hybrid working - If the pandemic taught us anything it’s that we don’t need to be in the office 5 days a week, every week, helping towards a not only a positive work life balance but a healthier planet.
• Flexible working giving you the ability to finish at 1pm on Fridays.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work but don’t just take our word for it, here’s what Senior Engineer, Mike has to say."I enjoy working at PDS as the work challenges me and I really like getting stuck into writing PLC code and just making things work really; it gives me a great sense of achievement! I am also grateful for the opportunity to use my creative side, designingand producing SCADA screens. PDS is a great place to work as the people are friendly and professional and I am able to maintain a good work life balance due to the flexible working benefits."