Controls and Instrumentation Design Engineer

Black & Veatch; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Controls and Instrumentation Design Engineer to spearhead the technical design of SCADA systems for critical power projects. This role involves collaboration with project teams to create detailed engineering documents and ensure quality assurance throughout the design process. With a focus on innovation and community impact, this position offers a flexible work environment and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a difference, this role could be your next big step in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in substation and BESS projects.
• Proven ability to work independently and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of SCADA systems for power projects.
• Generate engineering design documents and oversee lower-level work.

Skills

Control System Design

Network Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

VMware

Wireshark

Job description

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Job Summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Design Engineer to lead in the technical design of substation and BESS Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

You’ll take a leading role on a variety of SCADA engineering and design activities in support of various power projects, including substation modernization and BESS integration. The role can be based in our Glasgow or London office 3 days per week with flexibility to work from home 2 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project team to generate engineering design documents and deliverables (drawings, points lists, configuration files, etc.) for systems and components related to the substation and BESS SCADA systems.
• Oversight of lower-level engineering work or assignments.
• Conceptual and detailed design of SCADA hardware, networking equipment, fibre networks, datalinks, Human Machine Interface (HMI) screens, and points lists.
• Support with quality assurance checking, specification writing, standards development, factory acceptance testing, cyber security auditing, and commissioning support at sites or remotely.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous controls system design experience for power projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Significant relevant work experience with proven ability to work independently and guide others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant Substation and BESS experience.
• Experience in developing control system network architecture diagrams, datalink points lists, control narratives, control logic diagrams, reading one-line diagrams, and procurement specifications for SCADA equipment.
• Experience with IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC, and other control system protocols.
• Experience with VMware or other virtual environments.
• Experience with protective relays, substation and BESS automation systems.
• Experience with HMI screen development.
• Experience with UK NIS cyber security standards.
• Network troubleshooting skills and experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.

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