Junior SCADA Engineer

Adecco; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Junior SCADA Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Wokingham. This role focuses on real-time operation of the electricity transmission system, ensuring safety and system security. Responsibilities include maintaining data and displays, supporting lead engineers, and working on critical analysis tools for the Electricity National Control Centre.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in a STEM subject and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of AutoCAD and power system operation is beneficial. Join a leading energy provider during a transformative period.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level is essential, ideally in a STEM related subject.
• Good understanding of system and data.
• Analytical mindset with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain data, displays, and network models.
• Assist the Systems, Support and Insight Team on projects.
• Ensure safety and system security standards are maintained.

Skills

Degree in a STEM related subject

Understanding of power system operation

Understanding of system and data

Knowledge of database structures

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Analytical mindset

Detail-oriented mindset

Problem solving and critical thinking

Education

Degree in a STEM related subject or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Contract: 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Working full‑time on site.

Our client is a leading energy provider in the Wokingham area and is looking for a Junior SCADA Engineer to join their team during a vital transformation period. The role involves creating cleaner, greener systems that will serve generations to come. A SCADA Engineer is responsible for the real‑time operation of the electricity transmission system, ensuring safety and system security standards are always maintained.

In this role you will be responsible for maintaining data, displays and network models, including data analysis, testing, drawing displays and implementation of changes. These analysis tools are used in the Electricity National Control Centre and are critical to the safe, secure and economic operation of the electricity transmission system. You will also be expected to assist the Systems, Support and Insight Team on projects, providing support to lead engineers as required.

Skills / Experience

• Educated to degree level is essential, ideally in a STEM related subject, (equivalent qualifications will also be considered).
• Understanding of power system operation would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Good understanding of system and data.
• Good understanding of database structures.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD would be beneficial, but not essential.
• An analytical mindset with a methodical approach to accomplishing tasks.
• A detail‑oriented mindset.
• A passion for problem solving and critical thinking.

Enhanced Security Checks

Enhanced security checks will be required for this role.

You will be a valued member of our Adecco Emerging Talent function working onsite with a market‑leading organisation. The assignment is initially for 12 months with scope for transitioning permanently in the future, so you need to be someone with a permanent mindset.

Adecco Emerging Talent is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal‑opportunities employer.