SCADA Engineer

SCADA Architect / Senior SCADA Engineer

12-Month Contract | UK Based | Competitive Day Rate

We are seeking an experienced SCADA Architect or Senior SCADA Engineer to support a major energy and utilities programme focused on the modernisation and optimisation of operational technology, network management and smart grid infrastructure.

This role will play a key part in the design, integration and enhancement of SCADA, ADMS, EMS and DERMS platforms supporting electricity distribution, transmission and renewable energy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support enterprise-scale SCADA architectures and solutions.
• Lead the integration of SCADA platforms with ADMS, EMS and DERMS environments.
• Deliver real-time telemetry, monitoring and control capabilities across operational networks.
• Support Distribution Management Systems (DMS) and Network Management Systems (NMS) initiatives.
• Define and implement OT communications strategies, including RTU and substation integrations.
• Collaborate with operational, engineering and technology teams to improve network visibility and resilience.
• Support smart grid, renewable integration and grid modernisation programmes.
• Provide technical leadership across SCADA and OT workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, cyber security requirements and best practices.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a SCADA Architect, Lead SCADA Engineer or Senior SCADA Engineer.
• Strong background working within energy, utilities, electricity transmission or distribution environments.
• Hands-on experience with one or more:
• ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems)
• EMS (Energy Management Systems)
• DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems)
• Strong understanding of Distribution Management Systems (DMS).
• Experience delivering telemetry and remote monitoring solutions.
• Knowledge of OT environments and industrial control systems.
• Experience integrating RTUs, substations and field devices.
• Familiarity with industry protocols including:
• IEC 61850
• IEC 60870-5-101/104
• DNP3
• OPC
• Understanding of network control centre operations and smart grid technologies.

Desirable Experience

• Renewable energy integration projects.
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Distributed energy resources and flexibility markets.
• OT cyber security programmes.
• Experience with platforms such as Siemens Spectrum Power, Schneider Electric ADMS, GE PowerOn, OSI Monarch, Hitachi Energy Network Manager or ABB Network Manager.

Contract Details / OR Perm is fine

• 12-Month Initial Contract
• Competitive Day Rate
• Hybrid Working
• UK-Based Assignment
• Immediate Interviews Available

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile energy transformation programme delivering next-generation operational technology and network management capabilities across critical infrastructure environments.

• Seniority Level

  Mid-Senior level

• Industry
  • Staffing and Recruiting
• Employment Type

  Contract

• Job Functions
  • Information Technology
• Skills
  • Smart Grid
  • Communication
  • Easily Adaptable
  • SCADA
  • Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE)
  • Industrial Control
  • Management
  • OSI Model
  • General Electric
  • Remote Terminal Unit