Senior SCADA Engineer

Salary: £36,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• We are looking for an experienced SCADA Architect, Lead SCADA Engineer or Senior SCADA Engineer.
• We need strong experience in energy, utilities, electricity transmission or distribution environments.
• We require hands-on experience with one or more of the following: ADMS, EMS or DERMS.
• We need a strong understanding of Distribution Management Systems (DMS).
• We require experience delivering telemetry and remote monitoring solutions.
• We need knowledge of OT environments and industrial control systems.
• We require experience integrating RTUs, substations and field devices.
• We need familiarity with industry protocols including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3 and OPC.
• We need understanding of network control centre operations and smart grid technologies.
• We value experience with renewable energy integration, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), distributed energy resources, flexibility markets and 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 is desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Technologies

• Architect
• DMS
• Support
• Network
• Security

More

We are supporting a major energy and utilities programme focused on the modernisation and optimisation of operational technology, network management and smart grid infrastructure. This is a 12-month contract role, outside IR35, offering a competitive day rate, hybrid working and a UK-based assignment. We are delivering next-generation operational technology and network management capabilities across critical infrastructure environments, with immediate interviews available.

last updated 28 week of 2026