Lead SCADA Engineer

ERSG Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

ERSG Ltd in the UK is seeking a Lead SCADA Engineer to own SCADA systems across utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The role focuses on technical leadership, integration, and successful system delivery across projects in the UK.

You will act as the main interface between SCADA providers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders, guiding coordination, design, and compliance with grid requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline.
• Strong experience delivering SCADA systems within BESS, renewables, or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage SCADA vendors and system integrators.
• Deep understanding of SCADA architectures and industrial communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC).
• Experience developing functional specifications and control philosophies.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and drive project outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical management of the BoP SCADA solution provider, ensuring all contract requirements are met.
• Lead technical due diligence and integration of the BESS SCADA system (including EMS/Universe platforms), ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and finalise: SCADA architecture, Interface schedules, Control and operating philosophies, Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Review and sign off Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for SCADA systems.
• Attend and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) where required.
• Work closely with subcontractors, internal teams, and external stakeholders to coordinate system design and integration.
• Lead weekly coordination and integration meetings to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
• Oversee system integration across BESS components, including inverters, BMS, EMS, and grid interfaces.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover phases.

Skills

SCADA systems

Vendor management

System integration

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

OPC

Universe EMS

Job description

Lead SCADA Engineer - BESS Projects (UK)

Location: UK (Hybrid / Site-Based)

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead SCADA Engineer to take ownership of SCADA systems across utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the UK.

This role will focus on the technical leadership, integration, and delivery of SCADA systems, ensuring alignment with contractual, operational, and grid compliance requirements. You will act as the key interface between SCADA providers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders, driving coordination and successful system delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical management of the BoP SCADA solution provider, ensuring all contract requirements are met
• Lead technical due diligence and integration of the BESS SCADA system (including EMS/Universe platforms), ensuring compliance with project specifications
• Develop and finalise:
  • SCADA architecture
  • Interface schedules
  • Control and operating philosophies
  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Review and sign off Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for SCADA systems
• Attend and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) where required
• Work closely with subcontractors, internal teams, and external stakeholders to coordinate system design and integration
• Lead weekly coordination and integration meetings to ensure timely and efficient project delivery
• Oversee system integration across BESS components, including inverters, BMS, EMS, and grid interfaces
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and handover phases

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline
• Strong experience delivering SCADA systems within BESS, renewables, or power infrastructure projects
• Proven ability to manage SCADA vendors and system integrators
• Deep understanding of SCADA architectures and industrial communication protocols (e.g. IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC)
• Experience developing functional specifications and control philosophies
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions and drive project outcomes
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Direct experience working on utility-scale BESS projects
• Familiarity with UK Grid Code and DNO requirements
• Experience with EMS platforms and system integration (e.g. Universe or equivalent)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (e.g. IEC 62443)

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead SCADA delivery on major UK energy storage projects
• High-impact role within a fast-growing renewable energy sector
• Exposure to full project lifecycle from design through commissioning
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Clear career progression within a technically driven environment

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit