Site-based SCADA Project Engineer – Power Grid

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

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension with 10% company contribution

Share Incentive Plan

Dental insurance/Private medical

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

Job summary

ScottishPower is seeking a Project Engineer to join the SCADA & Technical Support team. You’ll maintain, develop and enhance SCADA systems that monitor and control the SPD network across Scotland, with a focus on delivering major modernisation programmes and ensuring reliable operation of Primary and Grid substations.

This is a site‑based, permanent role across multiple offices with travel, a competitive salary from £45,400 per year plus strong benefits and a clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with SCADA systems on electrical power networks.
• Knowledge of SCADA protocols and protocol-emulation tools.
• Transmission or Distribution network operational experience.
• Ability to analyse complex engineering issues and deliver technical solutions.
• Valid UK driving licence required (frequent travel).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and support SCADA assets across the SPD network.
• Deliver change‑process activities and liaise with stakeholders.
• Provide technical input into SCADA specifications, especially RTU replacement and development.
• Support RIIO-regulated objectives.
• Respond to SCADA faults and optimise performance.
• Configure, test and commission SCADA systems, including on-site activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

SCADA experience

SCADA protocols

Driving licence

Education

HNC/D in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Protocol-emulation tools

Job description

ScottishPower is seeking a Project Engineer to join the SCADA & Technical Support team. You’ll maintain, develop and enhance SCADA systems that monitor and control the SPD network across Scotland, with a focus on delivering major modernisation programmes and ensuring reliable operation of Primary and Grid substations.

This is a site‑based, permanent role across multiple offices with travel, a competitive salary from £45,400 per year plus strong benefits and a clear path for career progression.