Control Systems Lead Software Engineer

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the EDF Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we’ve always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.

Summary of Role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer to join our Energy business, delivering high‑quality SCADA and RTU‑based control systems for the transmission and distribution sector. This role involves leading small project teams through the full project lifecycle—from requirements and design through to implementation, testing, and customer acceptance.

You will work closely with the Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and technically guide the delivery of multiple short‑turnaround projects, including system upgrades, extensions, and modifications. The role requires strong control and automation expertise, the ability to review and assure the work of others, and proven experience delivering systems within highly regulated environments. Experience with substation automation, bay controllers, and RTUs is advantageous but not essential.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience /Advanced SCADA Configuration skills using at least one of the following applications: -

• COPA-DATA Zenon

• Codra Panorama

• ArchestrA System Platform

• Other PLC/RTU independent SCADA package

• Producing Function Design Specifications, System/Detailed Design Specifications, I/O Schedules and Test Specifications

• Performing Internal and Customer Factory Acceptance Tests

• Technical Checking & Reviewing of Engineering produced by others.

• Demonstrated ability to Support the development of less‑experienced team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.

• Strong understanding of the engineering project lifecycle (e.g., V‑model) and adherence to formal quality assurance and change‑control procedures.

• Willingness to travel and work away when required

• Full UK Driving licence

Desirable Requirements/experience:

• To have knowledge and experience in the following: -

• Transmission & Distribution Electrical substation control systems

• Communication protocols including IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850, DNP3 etc

• Bay Controllers and RTUs including GE C264 products or DS Agile platform, SEL RTAC & AXION range, GE D2x range of products (GE Multilin D20MX, D20ME) & GE Multilin G500 gateways

• Network architectures including RSTP, PRP and HSR

• Software Defined Network solutions including Flow Controllers

Personal Qualities:

• Confident, capable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a methodical approach.

• Proactive and accountable, taking ownership of tasks and anticipating issues before they impact project delivery.

• Able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Works well under pressure, maintaining composure and a structured approach.

• Flexible in working methods, including travel and on-site work when required.

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

• 5 days additional holiday buy scheme

• Flexible working

• Pension

• Life assurance policy

• Private health care

• Lifestyle screening

• Salary sacrifice programme

• Mental health assistance programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Green car scheme

• Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We are currently working with only our preferred suppliers.

To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail hr@capula.com with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.