Controls Engineer
ABOUT ZENOBE
Our mission is to make clean power accessible. We are passionate about making a positive impact on communities and the environment where we work.
We’re designing, financing, building and operating the world’s most sophisticated battery systems to enable the take up of more renewable power, electrifying fleets for cleaner air, and providing clean, portable power including repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Our proprietary software and data analysis optimises operational performance for our customers to reduce emissions and costs.
Since we began in 2017, we’ve raised over £2.7 billion in debt and equity funding and transformed it into >1.2GW of grid-connected batteries live or under contract and c.3,400 electric vehicles supported. We have operations in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the US and Canada, with a global headquarters in London.
We’re the leading owner and operator of battery storage in the UK, supporting the National Grid with the uptake of renewable power. We also work with c.90% of the UK's major bus companies, powering 25% of the UK e-bus market. We’re also the number one owner and operator of e-buses in Australia and New Zealand, and are quickly expanding into light commercial vehicles and trucks. Our rapidly growing company is looking for highly talented and motivated people to join us.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Interested in how large-scale battery storage systems are controlled, monitored and connected to the electricity network?
Join Zenobe's Operational Technology team and help engineer the Controls and SCADA systems at the heart of our growing portfolio of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on exposure to controls, automation and operational technology while developing your career in one of the fastest-growing areas of the energy sector.
A TASTE OF THE DAY TO DAY
You'll develop your engineering capability through real project involvement, including:
Supporting the design and integration of Controls and SCADA systems for BESS projects.
Developing specifications, control philosophies, signal lists and engineering documentation.
Reviewing supplier designs and supporting FAT, commissioning and site testing.
Working across PLCs, SCADA, plant controllers, OT networks and equipment interfaces.
Supporting systems throughout their lifecycle, from design and commissioning through to operation.
Health and Safety
Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact. By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations.
Why Join Our Team?
Work on real projects: Help deliver Controls and SCADA for large-scale BESS projects.
Learn from experienced engineers: Build practical skills through hands-on engineering, design reviews and commissioning.
Grow your technical expertise: Develop across PLCs, SCADA, OT networks and system integration.
Build your career: Take on increasing technical responsibility and ownership as your experience grows.
Make an impact: Help deliver the technology enabling a cleaner, more flexible energy system
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We realise that certain groups of people are less likely to apply for a role if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience. Above all, Zenobē is looking for collaborative, flexible, empathetic people who are interested in creating and promoting practical routes to a zero carbon world.
You’ll already have some engineering experience under your belt and be looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career. We're looking for someone with strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity and a genuine interest in controls, automation and energy, with the opportunity to develop your experience across SCADA, PLCs, control systems and battery energy storage.
We're particularly interested in people who:
Have a relevant qualification, apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent in on of the following areas - electrical engineering, electronic engineering, control & automation, systems engineering, computer/software engineering.
Are naturally curious about how things work.
Enjoy solving engineering and technical problems.
Are comfortable asking questions and learning from others.
Can approach problems logically and methodically.
Take ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do.
Communicate clearly and enjoy working as part of a team.
Are willing to challenge ideas constructively.
Want to continue developing technically.
Are enthusiastic about the transition to a more sustainable energy system.
Want to build a long-term engineering career in controls, SCADA and Operational Technology.
WORKING AT ZENOBE
We’re passionate about sustainability and are proud to offer Team Zenobē a pioneering and collaborative working environment. We encourage our people to take ownership of their career progression and celebrate those that can think outside the box.
If you’d like to join our community of likeminded people hit the apply button now, we’d love to hear from you!
WHAT WE OFFER
Charge your career at Zenobē and receive
Up to 33% annual bonus for being awesome
25 days holiday, increasing with length of service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays
Private Medical Insurance
£1,500 training budget per year, to ensure you grow as we do
EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Pension scheme, up to 8% matched contributions
Enhanced parental leave
Cash back health plan
Plus more
Lots of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexitime and hybrid working. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but please talk to us about the flexibility you need and let’s see how we can make it work.
OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our people are our strongest asset and the key determinant of our success, and we value a range of skillsets and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We work to provide equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, where everyone is fairly treated in the application process and through their career at Zenobē. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Zenobē, please let us know when you apply.
- Team
- NI Engineering
- Location
- London Office
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time