Controls / SCADA Engineer

Controls / SCADA Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Spencer Ogden

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of SCADA Engineer involves supporting the integration and communication systems for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the EMEA region. Key responsibilities include working with SCADA systems integration, monitoring systems, and communication protocols, as well as providing FAT/SAT testing and commissioning support. The position requires collaboration with project teams, field engineers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure successful system integration. The role is hybrid, based in London, Amsterdam, or Germany, with a focus on renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting SCADA integration into TSO and EMS systems
  • Supporting configuration of monitoring systems and communication interfaces
  • Supporting FAT/SAT testing and commissioning activities
  • Working with SCADA protocols including: IEC61850, DNP3, Modbus and IEC104
  • Supporting troubleshooting activities during project execution and commissioning
  • Supporting development and maintenance of SCADA documentation and communication diagrams
  • Supporting interfaces with clients and subcontractors during project execution

Key Skills:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience within utilities, transmission & distribution, substations, renewables, or energy infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems and communication protocols including: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP
  • Experience with: RTUs, PLC systems, SCADA gateways, Data concentrators, SEL / Siemens systems
  • Experience supporting commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, or system integration activities
  • Strong communication and troubleshooting skills
  • Fluent English
  • BESS / Energy Storage experience (desirable)
  • OT networking knowledge (desirable)
  • Linux / Python / Github experience (desirable)
  • German language skills (desirable)

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Our client is looking for experienced SCADA Engineers - Hybrid - London / Amsterdam / Germany

Job Description:

You will be responsible for supporting SCADA integration and communication systems across utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout the EMEA region. The role will focus on SCADA systems integration, monitoring systems, communication protocols, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning support for transmission and distribution connected renewable energy projects. You will work closely with project teams, field engineers, clients, and subcontractors to support successful integration of SCADA and monitoring systems into TSO and EMS environments.

The main responsibilities include:

  • Supporting SCADA integration into TSO and EMS systems
  • Supporting configuration of monitoring systems and communication interfaces
  • Supporting FAT/SAT testing and commissioning activities
  • Working with SCADA protocols including: IEC61850, DNP3, Modbus and IEC104
  • Supporting troubleshooting activities during project execution and commissioning
  • Supporting development and maintenance of SCADA documentation and communication diagrams
  • Supporting interfaces with clients and subcontractors during project execution

Requirements:

Essential

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience within utilities, transmission & distribution, substations, renewables, or energy infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems and communication protocols including: IEC60870-5-101/103/104 IEC 61850 DNP3 Modbus TCP/IP
  • Experience with: RTUs PLC systems SCADA gateways Data concentrators SEL / Siemens systems
  • Experience supporting commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, or system integration activities
  • Strong communication and troubleshooting skills
  • Fluent English

Desirable

  • BESS / Energy Storage experience
  • OT networking knowledge
  • Linux / Python / Github experience
  • German language skills

Contract Details:

12-month initial contract

Hybrid working

EMEA travel required

Rate dependent on experience