Senior SCADA Engineer

Senior SCADA Engineer

Posted 3 days ago by Totaljobs

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Scotland; Glasgow; Edinburgh; Aberdeen; Perth; Dundee; Paisley; Inverness; Falkirk; Fife; Stirling
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Communication Strategies Cyber Security Distributed Network Protocol (DNP3) DMS Software Reengineering Toolkits Management Management Systems Network Control Network Management Open Systems Interconnection Operational Technology (OT) Security Remote Monitoring Resource Management Resource Management Systems Storage Systems Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Summary: The role of Senior SCADA Engineer involves supporting a major energy and utilities programme focused on modernising operational technology and smart grid infrastructure. The position requires expertise in designing, integrating, and enhancing SCADA systems, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to improve network resilience and support renewable energy initiatives. This is a 12-month contract based in the UK, offering a competitive day rate and hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and support enterprise-scale SCADA architectures and solutions.
  • Lead the integration of SCADA platforms with ADMS, EMS and DERMS environments.
  • Deliver real-time telemetry, monitoring and control capabilities across operational networks.
  • Support Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and Network Management Systems (NMS) initiatives.
  • Define and implement OT communications strategies, including RTU and substation integrations.
  • Collaborate with operational, engineering and technology teams to improve network visibility and resilience.
  • Support smart grid, renewable integration and grid modernisation programmes.
  • Provide technical leadership across SCADA and OT workstreams.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, cyber security requirements and best practices.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a SCADA Architect, Lead SCADA Engineer or Senior SCADA Engineer.
  • Strong background working within energy, utilities, electricity transmission or distribution environments.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more: ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems), EMS (Energy Management Systems), DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems).
  • Strong understanding of Distribution Management Systems (DMS).
  • Experience delivering telemetry and remote monitoring solutions.
  • Knowledge of OT environments and industrial control systems.
  • Experience integrating RTUs, substations and field devices.
  • Familiarity with industry protocols including: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, OPC.
  • Understanding of network control centre operations and smart grid technologies.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

OT SCADA Architect / Senior OT SCADA Engineer

12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | UK Based | Competitive Day Rate

We are seeking an experienced SCADA Architect or Senior SCADA Engineer to support a major energy and utilities programme focused on the modernisation and optimisation of operational technology, network management and smart grid infrastructure.

This role will play a key part in the design, integration and enhancement of SCADA, ADMS, EMS and DERMS platforms supporting electricity distribution, transmission and renewable energy operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and support enterprise-scale SCADA architectures and solutions.
  • Lead the integration of SCADA platforms with ADMS, EMS and DERMS environments.
  • Deliver real-time telemetry, monitoring and control capabilities across operational networks.
  • Support Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and Network Management Systems (NMS) initiatives.
  • Define and implement OT communications strategies, including RTU and substation integrations.
  • Collaborate with operational, engineering and technology teams to improve network visibility and resilience.
  • Support smart grid, renewable integration and grid modernisation programmes.
  • Provide technical leadership across SCADA and OT workstreams.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, cyber security requirements and best practices.

Essential Experience

  • Proven experience as a SCADA Architect, Lead SCADA Engineer or Senior SCADA Engineer.
  • Strong background working within energy, utilities, electricity transmission or distribution environments.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more: ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems) EMS (Energy Management Systems) DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems)
  • Strong understanding of Distribution Management Systems (DMS).
  • Experience delivering telemetry and remote monitoring solutions.
  • Knowledge of OT environments and industrial control systems.
  • Experience integrating RTUs, substations and field devices.
  • Familiarity with industry protocols including: IEC 61850 IEC 60870-5-101/104 DNP3 OPC
  • Understanding of network control centre operations and smart grid technologies.

Desirable Experience

  • Renewable energy integration projects.
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  • Distributed energy resources and flexibility markets.
  • OT cyber security programmes.
  • Experience with platforms such as Siemens Spectrum Power, Schneider Electric ADMS, GE PowerOn, OSI Monarch, Hitachi Energy Network Manager or ABB Network Manager.

Contract Details

  • 12-Month Initial Contract
  • Outside IR35
  • Competitive Day Rate
  • Hybrid Working
  • UK-Based Assignment
  • Immediate Interviews Available

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile energy transformation programme delivering next-generation operational technology and network management capabilities across critical infrastructure environments.

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