SCADA Engineer

SCADA Architect / Senior SCADA Engineer

12-Month Contract | 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

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

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

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

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• 12-Month Initial Contract
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• Competitive Day Rate
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• Hybrid Working
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• UK-Based Assignment
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• Immediate Interviews Available
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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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• Seniority Level\n

  Mid-Senior level

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• Industry\n
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  • Staffing and Recruiting
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• Employment Type\n

  Contract

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• Job Functions\n
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  • Information Technology
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• Skills\n
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  • Smart Grid
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  • Communication
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  • Easily Adaptable
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  • SCADA
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  • Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
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  • Industrial Control
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  • Management
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  • OSI Model
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  • General Electric
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  • Remote Terminal Unit
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