Scada Engineer

Adapt Recruitment; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Adapt Recruitment is seeking an experienced SCADA & Communications Engineer for UK projects in the EPC, power systems and renewables sectors. You will design, integrate and deliver supervisory control, automation and communications across HV substations and BESS schemes.

The role requires hands-on experience with RTUs/PLCs/HMIs, industrial networks and a strong grasp of IEC 61850, IEC 60870 and DNP3 standards, plus EPC delivery exposure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Control/Communications Engineering.
• Experience designing or delivering SCADA and communications for HV substations, grid connections or BESS.
• Strong understanding of industrial protocols and control architectures.
• Hands-on with RTUs, PLCs, HMIs and network devices from major OEMs.
• Knowledge of VLANs, routing, VPNs and firewall concepts.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850, IEC 60870 and DNP3 standards.
• Experience in an EPC or design‑and‑build delivery environment.
• Experience integrating BESS controllers and SCADA with DNO/IDNO interfaces.
• Cybersecurity standards: ISO 27001 / NCSC CAF for OT would be beneficial.
• Procore/BIM 360 or similar digital collaboration tools would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing SCADA/communication architectures for HV substations and BESS installations (11–400kV).
• Specifying, configuring, and integrating RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Developing SCADA I/O schedules, communication diagrams, and ICDs.
• Defining and implementing communication protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus).
• Ensuring robust data, control and telemetry links between site assets and control centres.
• Supporting FAT, SAT, testing, and commissioning of SCADA/communications systems.
• Liaising with DNOs/TOs/NGESO on telemetry and interface acceptance.
• Ensuring designs comply with National Grid, DNO, ENA and IT/OT security standards.
• Collaborating with Protection & Controls, Electrical Design and Commissioning teams.
• Maintaining technical docs and workflows via Procore or equivalent.

Skills

SCADA design

Industrial networking

RTUs/PLCs/HMI

IEC 61850 / IEC 60870 / DNP3

Grid code & telemetry interfaces

OT cybersecurity

Documentation & cross-team work

Project delivery

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Control/Communications Engineering degree

Tools

Procore

BIM 360

Job description

Working on behalf of our client, we are recruiting for an experienced SCADA & Communications Engineer to join a business operating within the EPC, power systems, and renewable energy sectors. The successful candidate will support the design, integration, and delivery of supervisory control, automation, and communication systems across HV substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout the UK.

Key Duties

• Designing and developing SCADA and communication architectures for HV substations and BESS installations (11–400kV).
• Specifying, configuring, and integrating RTUs, PLCs, HMI systems, and network equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Developing SCADA I/O schedules, communication diagrams, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Defining and implementing communication protocols, including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, and Modbus TCP/RTU.
• Ensuring robust and compliant data, control, and telemetry links between site assets, DNO/TO control centres, and client systems.
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), testing, and commissioning of SCADA and communications systems.
• Liaising with DNOs, TOs, and NGESO regarding telemetry, RTU configuration, and interface acceptance.
• Ensuring all designs comply with National Grid, DNO, and ENA standards, as well as cybersecurity and IT/OT network security requirements.
• Working closely with Protection & Controls, Electrical Design, and Commissioning teams throughout project delivery.
• Maintaining and managing technical documentation and workflows using Procore or an equivalent project management platform.
• Working in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.

What we are looking for

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronic, Control, or Communications Engineering.
• Experience designing or delivering SCADA and communications systems within HV substations, grid connections, or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and control architectures.
• Hands‑on experience with RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and network devices from major OEMs, including Siemens, Schneider, GE, SEL, or Emerson.
• Familiarity with network configuration, including VLANs, routing, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850, IEC 60870, and DNP3 standards.
• Experience working within an EPC or design‑and‑build delivery environment.
• Experience integrating BESS controllers, inverters, transformers, auxiliaries, and SCADA systems, including coordination of data exchanges between SCADA, PPC, EMS, and DNO/IDNO interfaces.
• Understanding of grid code compliance, telemetry, and DNO/NGESO interface requirements would be advantageous.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards, including ISO 27001 and NCSC CAF, for OT systems would be beneficial.
• Proficiency with Procore, BIM 360, or similar digital collaboration platforms would be advantageous.
• Chartered Engineer status, or working towards professional registration with the IET or equivalent, would be beneficial.

What our client can offer in return

• £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge renewable energy and grid‑scale projects across the UK.
• Exposure to EPC project delivery from design through to commissioning.
• Professional development, chartership, and training support.
• Collaborative, innovative, and growth‑focused working environment.