SCADA Field Engineer

SSE PLC; Inverness; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Family leave entitlements

Job summary

SSE in Inverness is seeking a Substation Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Field Engineer. You will install and commission new SCADA equipment, support the SCADA Delivery Project Team, and fault-find on existing systems.

You may participate in RAMS creation and safe systems of work, with occasional remote site work and emergency stand-by responsibilities. We offer a permanent, full‑time role with a salary of £50,964–£76,581 plus a car or car allowance and a broad benefits package to support

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (HNC level desirable).
• Experience configuring and commissioning SCADA protocols and standards (eg DNP3, IEC61850), RTUs, network communications, control systems and HMIs in HV substations or process plants.
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for Operational Technology systems.
• Ability to identify and rectify faults on SCADA and telecoms equipment.
• A current driving licence is required; company car or car allowance provided; travel away from base may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transmission network operates with high reliability through management and maintenance of SCADA systems.
• Contribute to multi‑million pound capital delivery programme by commissioning new SCADA assets.
• Perform field SCADA tasks: installation, commissioning, maintenance, outages, contractor liaison.
• Adhere to RAMS and safe systems of work; maintain safety as a priority.
• Occasional travel or overnight stays to remote sites as required.

Skills

SCADA protocols

RTUs

Network communications

Control systems

HMIs

IEC61850

DNP3

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC desirable)

Job description

Base Location:Inverness

Salary: £50,964 - £76,581 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substation Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) Field Engineer to join our team. As a SCADA Field Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the installation and commissioning of new equipment and the support of the SCADA Delivery Project Team, as well as fault finding on existing systems. You’ll also participate in systems Factory and Site Acceptance testing, as well as ongoing maintenance and development of the RTS equipment.

As a business, we operate 24/7 ensuring we are on hand when our customers need us; you may be required to take part in an Emergency Standby support rota in the future.

You will

• Ensure the Transmission network operates to the highest reliability standards through technical management and maintenance of connected SCADA control systems
• Help deliver the multi-million-pound capital delivery programme on our transmission network, including the commissioning of new SCADA assets.
• All aspects of field SCADA work, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, outage management, contractor liaison.
• Safety focused, with a working knowledge of the CDM regulations, and experience in preparation of RAMs / safe systems of work..
• You may be required to work away from your base location on occasion due to the diverse nature, and sometime remote locations, of our plant and equipment

You have

• A qualification in a relevant engineering subject (a minimum HNC level is desirable)
• Experience in configuration and commissioning of one or more of the following; SCADA Protocols and standards (eg DNP3 and IEC61850), RTUs, Network Communications, Control Systems, HMIs in a high voltage substation or Process Plant environment.
• Understanding of the application of cyber security on Operational Technology systems.
• Ability to identify rectify faults on SCADA and Telecoms equipment.
• A current driving licence is required, and a company car, or car allowance will be provided. Travel away from home is required, as the job is often field based, with occasional overnight stays – so a willingness to travel is essential.

Please note applications will also be considered from engineers with less experience, with a starting salary commensurate with experience levels. Training and development will be provided to ensure progress.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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