SCADA Project Engineer – Protection & Control

ScottishPower; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 10% company match

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a Project Engineer to maintain and enhance SCADA systems across Scotland’s SPD network. The role focuses on delivering major modernisation programmes, ensuring reliable visibility, communication, and performance across substations.

You will work with OCC, engineering teams, and suppliers to deliver SCADA changes, RTU replacements, and regulatory objectives while travelling between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience within the construction and operations of electricity networks.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience working with SCADA systems on electrical power networks.
• Good understanding of industry‑standard SCADA protocols and protocol‑emulation tools.
• Transmission or Distribution network operational experience.
• Ability to analyse complex engineering issues and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Knowledge of network data, business systems and network‑management tools.
• Essential: A valid UK driving licence is required, as this role involves frequent travel between sites

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and support SCADA assets across the SPD network.
• Deliver change‑process activities and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical input into SCADA specifications, particularly for RTU replacement and development.
• Support regulatory and business‑driven objectives under RIIO.
• Respond to SCADA faults and defects, working closely with the OCC to optimise operational performance.
• Configure, test and commission SCADA systems, including on‑site activities.

Skills

SCADA systems

Stakeholder management

Electrical engineering background

Driving licence

Analytical thinking

Education

HNC/D in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA protocol tools

Job description

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a Project Engineer to maintain and enhance SCADA systems across Scotland’s SPD network. The role focuses on delivering major modernisation programmes, ensuring reliable visibility, communication, and performance across substations.

You will work with OCC, engineering teams, and suppliers to deliver SCADA changes, RTU replacements, and regulatory objectives while travelling between sites as needed.