SCADA Engineer

Morson Edge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Power is seeking a SCADA Engineer to deliver the complete SCADA and communications infrastructure for an offshore renewables project. The role is hybrid and London-based, with a competitive umbrella or PAYE rate and a contract through 2027.

You will review supplier SCADA and telecom documents, manage project SCADA requirements, create test schedules and reports, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure delivery aligns with the Employer's Requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Control/Computing (Engineering) or equivalent.
• Experience with SCADA systems and data exchange protocols (IEC 60870-5-104, Modbus, OPC).
• Knowledge of industrial networks and SCADA-related databases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the complete SCADA and communications infrastructure for the offshore renewables project.
• Review SCADA/telecommunications documents from suppliers.
• Manage project SCADA and telecommunications requirements.
• Create, maintain and update test schedules and reports.
• Coordinate with suppliers/contractors to align with the Employer's Requirements.
• Attend factory acceptance tests, interoperability tests, site acceptance tests and offshore commissioning.

Skills

SCADA systems

IEC 60870-5-104

OPC

Industrial networking

Offshore tickets

Education

Electrical/Control/Computing Engineering degree

Job description

Role

SCADA Engineer - Scottish Power

Summary

• Hybrid Role
• Competitive rate umbrella or PAYE
• Contract until 2027 with extension
• London based

The position involves all activities related to the delivery of the complete SCADA and communications infrastructure within the scope of the offshore renewables project.

Expectations

• Reviewing SCADA and telecommunication documents from suppliers (i.e. WTG, Substation Control Systems, Auxilliary Systems)
• Reviewing internal project documentation with SCADA & telecommunications requirements
• Managing project SCADA and telecommunication requirements
• Creating, maintaining and updating documents such as test schedules and reports
• Management of suppliers and contractors to ensure SCADA and telecommunications programme and technical delivery is aligned with overall project programme and Employer's Requirements
• Attending factory acceptance tests, interoperability tests, site acceptance tests, onshore commissioning and offshore commissioning

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Control/Computing (Engineering) or equivalent.
• Experience of SCADA systems and industry standard data exchange protocols such as IEC 60807-5-104 / Modbus /OPC is essential experience of these protocols within windfarm systems is desired.
• Knowledge of industrial network and database applications related to SCADA is essential.
• Short periods of Offshore working will likely be required so relevant offshore tickets/certificates are required.