I&C Engineer / SCADA Engineer (Power/Grid/Substation)

Job Summary
Location: Glasgow or London | Hybrid Working ( 2 days from home) Black & Veatch is looking for an experienced
Instrumentation & Control (I&C) / SCADA Engineer to join our growing energy engineering team, supporting the design and delivery of major power, grid, substation, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and energy infrastructure projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a strong control systems, SCADA or I&C design background who wants to work on technically challenging projects supporting the energy transition.

You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging assignments, providing specialist engineering expertise while developing innovative solutions for clients across the UK and potentially internationally We are particularly interested in candidates with experience designing I&C, SCADA or control systems
, including developing system architectures and technical specifications from concept through to detailed design.

Whether you're leading engineering activities, mentoring junior engineers, or solving complex technical problems, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality projects that make a meaningful impact! If you are an experienced I&C, SCADA or control-systems engineer looking to apply your skills to major
BESS, Grid, Substation and energy infrastructure projects
, we'd be keen to hear from you! #LI-JM3

Key Responsibilities
As an Instrumentation & Control / SCADA Engineer, you will support and lead I&C and control-system engineering activities across major energy and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities may include: Developing
I&C, SCADA, automation and control-system designs from concept and FEED through to detailed design Developing and reviewing control philosophies and control narratives Producing instrumentation and control-system specifications Developing control-system and SCADA architecture drawings Supporting the design and definition of communications and network architectures Preparing functional design specifications and other technical documentation Developing calculations, technical reports and equipment procurement packages Supporting SCADA, PLC, DCS and other control-system integration activities Working with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers Supporting equipment selection, vendor engagement and technical bid evaluations Participating in design reviews, technical risk assessments and project planning Ensuring designs meet relevant engineering standards, client requirements and Black & Veatch quality processes

Preferred Qualifications
We are looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in Instrumentation & Control, SCADA, automation or control-system engineering. Experience within BESS, substations or wider grid infrastructure is highly desirable and knowledge/practical project experience with IEC 61850 is highly desirable.

Ideally, you will have experience within one or more of the following: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Grid and substation projects Renewable energy projects SCADA and automation systems Control-system integration Industrial communications and network architecture Functional safety and control-system architecture Digitalisation and smart infrastructure Minimum Qualifications
Essential Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant engineering experience Typically around
5+ years' experience within Instrumentation & Control, SCADA, automation or a related engineering discipline Experience delivering engineering design work within energy, power, industrial, utilities or infrastructure projects (BESS/Grid/Substation is advantageous) Strong understanding of instrumentation, control systems, automation and engineering principles Demonstrable experience producing technical engineering deliverables with minimal supervision Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.

Strong communication, stakeholder management and technical reporting skills. Certifications
Why Black & Veatch? Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the centre of everything we do, empowering them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to help solve some of the world's biggest infrastructure challenges.

With more than 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure, we combine engineering, consulting, procurement and construction expertise to deliver complex and transformative infrastructure projects around the world.

Our Employee Benefits Include: Competitive salary Annual bonus scheme Pension, with 5% employee and 8% employer contribution Private medical cover Life Assurance and Income Protection 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays Lifestyle Spending Account Global Employee Ownership scheme, where employee contributions are recognised through annual share allocations