Power System Application Engineer - Transmission | EMS, XA21, SCADA | £75-85K (Flexible)

Nicoll Curtin Technology; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a PSA Engineer specializing in Electric Transmission EMS and SCADA. This UK-wide position offers a salary of £75-85k and allows for hybrid working. The ideal candidate will have proven EMS and SCADA implementation experience and will lead the development of Power Systems Application software in collaboration with utility clients. Responsibilities include designing, coding, testing, and integrating solutions for enhanced performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Electric Transmission EMS and SCADA implementation.
• Hands-on expertise in XA21 EMS/SCADA or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of Electric SCADA applications, Power DMS/TMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of Power Systems Application software.
• Collaborate with utility clients to define and implement functional specs.
• Design, code, test, and integrate EMS/SCADA solutions.

Skills

Electric Transmission EMS and SCADA implementation

XA21 EMS/SCADA or equivalent platforms

Electric SCADA applications

Data modelling

System integration

Knowledge of ISOs/TSOs

Tools

SQL/PLSQL

Job description

PSA Engineer - Transmission | EMS, XA21, SCADA | £75-85k (Flexible) | UK-Wide | Hybrid

• UK-wide (nearest office, 2 days/week onsite)
• Permanent
• £75-85k (flexible)
• Must have UK citizenship or ILR - no sponsorship available

You'll bring:

• Proven experience with Electric Transmission EMS and SCADA implementation
• Hands-on expertise in XA21 EMS/SCADA or equivalent platforms (Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider)
• Strong understanding of Electric SCADA applications, Power DMS/TMS
• Solid background in data modelling and system integration
• Familiarity with Independent System Operators (ISOs) or Transmission System Operators (TSOs)

What you'll do:

• Lead development and delivery of Power Systems Application software
• Collaborate with utility clients to define and implement functional specs
• Design, code, test, and integrate EMS/SCADA solutions
• Optimise applications for performance and reliability
• Support project/product commitments across transmission systems

Nice to have:

• EMS domain knowledge with exposure to SQL/PLSQL
• Experience with test management and automated testing frameworks
• Understanding of application tuning and performance optimisation
• Prior involvement in functional software specification and delivery for utilities