Site-based SCADA Project Engineer - Power Systems

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

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Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work

Healthcare options

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Project Engineer to join the SCADA & Technical Support team within Distribution. The role focuses on maintaining, developing and enhancing critical SCADA systems that monitor and operate the SPD network across Scotland.

Based in Scotland with site-based duties, you will deliver major modernisation programmes, configure SCADA assets, and work with OCC and external suppliers to ensure safe and reliable network operations.

Qualifications

• HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working with SCADA systems on electrical power networks.
• Knowledge 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.
• A valid UK driving licence is required, as role involves frequent travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver major modernisation programmes across the SPD network, maintaining reliable operational visibility.
• Collaborate with OCC, engineering teams and external suppliers for SCADA delivery and support.
• Develop, maintain and support SCADA assets across the SPD network.
• Deliver change-process activities and liaise with stakeholders.
• Provide technical input into SCADA specifications, particularly RTU replacement and development.
• Support regulatory and RIIO objectives.
• Respond to SCADA faults and defects with OCC to optimise performance.
• Configure, test and commission SCADA systems, including on-site activities.

Skills

SCADA experience

SCADA protocols

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Education

HNC/D in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Protocol-emulation tools

SCADA software/tools

Job description

SP Energy Networks is seeking a Project Engineer to join the SCADA & Technical Support team within Distribution. The role focuses on maintaining, developing and enhancing critical SCADA systems that monitor and operate the SPD network across Scotland.

Based in Scotland with site-based duties, you will deliver major modernisation programmes, configure SCADA assets, and work with OCC and external suppliers to ensure safe and reliable network operations.