SCADA Specialist/ Commissioning Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Rubicon Consulting
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Scotland
Summary: Rubicon Consulting is seeking an experienced SCADA Specialist/Commissioning Engineer for a 6-week contract in Scotland. The role focuses on commissioning activities for a major energy infrastructure project, requiring expertise in SCADA systems and substation automation. The ideal candidate will work independently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with project procedures and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commissioning and testing of SCADA systems within HV substations
- Integration and validation of substation automation and control systems
- Point-to-point testing and verification of communications
- Interface testing with protection relays, RTUs, PLCs, and network equipment
- FAT/SAT support and on-site troubleshooting
- Review and interpretation of technical drawings, schematics, and I/O lists
- Support energisation activities and site acceptance processes
- Ensure all commissioning activities are completed in line with project procedures and safety standards
- Produce commissioning documentation, reports, and test records
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a SCADA Engineer or Commissioning Engineer within HV substations
- Strong understanding of substation control and automation systems
- Experience with SCADA integration and communications protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 104
- Experience commissioning RTUs, protection relays, network switches, PLCs and control systems
- Ability to fault-find and resolve commissioning issues on site
- Previous experience working on renewable, transmission, or utility projects preferred
- Comfortable working in live substation environments
- Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant HV Authorisations advantageous
- Valid UK working rights
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: Scotland
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for SCADA Specialist/ Commissioning Engineer on a 6 Week Contract, based in Scotland.
Role Summary We are seeking an experienced SCADA Specialist / Commissioning Engineer with strong substation and power systems experience for a short-term contract supporting commissioning activities on a major energy infrastructure project in Scotland.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in SCADA systems, substation automation, and commissioning of HV infrastructure, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced site environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Commissioning and testing of SCADA systems within HV substations
- Integration and validation of substation automation and control systems
- Point-to-point testing and verification of communications
- Interface testing with protection relays, RTUs, PLCs, and network equipment
- FAT/SAT support and on-site troubleshooting
- Review and interpretation of technical drawings, schematics, and I/O lists
- Support energisation activities and site acceptance processes
- Ensure all commissioning activities are completed in line with project procedures and safety standards
- Produce commissioning documentation, reports, and test records
Requirements
- Proven experience as a SCADA Engineer or Commissioning Engineer within HV substations
- Strong understanding of substation control and automation systems
- Experience with SCADA integration and communications protocols such as:
- IEC 61850
- DNP3
- Modbus
- IEC (phone number removed)-104
- Experience commissioning:
- RTUs
- Protection relays
- Network switches
- PLCs and control systems
- Ability to fault-find and resolve commissioning issues on site
- Previous experience working on renewable, transmission, or utility projects preferred
- Comfortable working in live substation environments
Qualifications / Certifications
- Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant HV Authorisations advantageous
- Valid UK working rights
- Full UK driving licence preferred
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