Senior Systems Engineer – Real Time Systems

Jobtailor; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced electrical/Smart Grid professional to act as a technical authority on Advanced Energy Management Systems projects in the UK. You will define standards, craft robust solution designs, and guide delivery with a focus on technical excellence and operational practicality.

The role requires hands-on Smart Grid experience, ADMS/SCADA knowledge, and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes while managing risks and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, electronic, or telecommunication engineering, or relevant equivalent experience.
• Alternatively, HND/HNC qualification with at least five years of post-training experience in an engineering or project management role within a utility business.
• In-depth experience with Smart Grid applications or real-time control system development.
• Working knowledge of Smart Grid Electrical Control Systems and ADMS or SCADA technologies, or Power Systems Engineering.
• Proven track record of design and delivery balancing technical and commercial considerations.
• Numerical articulation and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex technical problems.
• Ability to explain sophisticated technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to consult across the business, resolve differences, and present unified perspectives.
• Ability to work effectively with external vendors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage technical, financial, and project delivery risks.
• Project management skills desirable.
• Experience managing teams desirable.
• Ability to review and evaluate third-party proposals.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at business and technical levels.
• Ability to work with colleagues across Iberdrola globally.
• Valid driving licence essential.
• Ability to travel to fulfill duties and obligations.
• Compliance with applicable UK immigration requirements to legally work in the country of the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for one or more Advanced Energy Management Systems projects
• Define technical standards and validate solutions deployed by the delivery team
• Produce comprehensive solution designs balancing technical excellence with operational requirements
• Partner with Network Planning & Regulation, SPT, SPD, and SPM teams
• Engage with Cybersecurity to maintain compliance with security architecture standards
• Work with Smart Grid Operations teams covering Telecoms, Infrastructure, and Real Time Systems
• Assist with systems design activities and ensure compliance with Group standards
• Define streamlined processes for efficient project delivery
• Inform business case development, including costs, benefits, and delivery approaches
• Provide technical assistance throughout project delivery
• Maintain clear stakeholder communication
• Build and maintain supplier relationships
• Oversee service delivery for on-time, on-budget performance
• Contribute technical input to architectural planning
• Ensure plans and budgets reflect required investment
• Evaluate and recommend new system solutions and technologies
• Plan for emerging customer needs and new electrical-applications infrastructure

Skills

Smart Grid Applications

Real-Time Control System Development

ADMS or SCADA Technologies

Project Management Skills

Electrical Engineering Degree

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

HND/HNC Qualification

Tools

Cybersecurity Standards

Telecoms Infrastructure

Real Time Systems

Job description

• Serve as technical authority for one or more Advanced Energy Management Systems projects
• Define technical standards and validate solutions deployed by the delivery team
• Produce comprehensive solution designs balancing technical excellence with operational requirements
• Partner with Network Planning & Regulation, SPT, SPD, and SPM teams
• Engage with Cybersecurity to maintain compliance with security architecture standards
• Work with Smart Grid Operations teams covering Telecoms, Infrastructure, and Real Time Systems
• Assist with systems design activities and ensure compliance with Group standards
• Define streamlined processes for efficient project delivery
• Inform business case development, including costs, benefits, and delivery approaches
• Provide technical assistance throughout project delivery
• Maintain clear stakeholder communication
• Build and maintain supplier relationships
• Oversee service delivery for on-time, on-budget performance
• Contribute technical input to architectural planning
• Ensure plans and budgets reflect required investment
• Evaluate and recommend new system solutions and technologies
• Plan for emerging customer needs and new electrical-applications infrastructure

Requirements

• Degree in electrical, electronic, or telecommunication engineering, or relevant equivalent experience
• Alternatively, HND/HNC qualification with at least five years of post-training experience in an engineering or project management role within a utility business
• In-depth experience with Smart Grid applications or real-time control system development
• Working knowledge of Smart Grid Electrical Control Systems and ADMS or SCADA technologies, or Power Systems Engineering
• Proven track record of design and delivery balancing technical and commercial considerations
• Numerical articulation and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to devise solutions to complex technical problems
• Ability to explain sophisticated technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to consult across the business, resolve differences, and present unified perspectives
• Ability to work effectively with external vendors, customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize work and manage technical, financial, and project delivery risks
• Project management skills desirable
• Experience managing teams desirable
• Ability to review and evaluate third-party proposals
• Ability to influence stakeholders at business and technical levels
• Ability to work with colleagues across Iberdrola globally
• Valid driving licence essential
• Ability to travel to fulfill duties and obligations
• Compliance with applicable UK immigration requirements to legally work in the country of the vacancy

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Smart Grid applications and real-time control system development, with a strong focus on compliance, stakeholder communication, and project delivery. Capable of balancing technical excellence with commercial considerations while maintaining supplier relationships and evaluating new technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Smart Grid Applications
• Real-Time Control System Development
• ADMS or SCADA Technologies
• Project Management Skills
• Electrical Engineering Degree

Hard Skills

• Smart Grid Electrical Control Systems
• Power Systems Engineering
• Solution Design
• Technical Standards Definition
• Cost-Benefit Analysis

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Consultation Skills
• Influencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• HND/HNC Qualification
• Valid Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

• Utility Business
• Project Delivery
• Supplier Relationships
• Emerging Customer Needs
• UK Immigration Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Cybersecurity Standards
• Telecoms Infrastructure
• Real Time Systems