Senior SCADA Engineer

Salary: £36,000 - 60,000 per year

• We are looking for an experienced SCADA Architect, Lead SCADA Engineer or Senior SCADA Engineer.
• Strong experience in energy, utilities, electricity transmission or distribution environments.
• Hands‑on experience with one or more of the following: ADMS, EMS or DERMS.
• 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 and OPC.
• Understanding of network control centre operations and smart grid technologies.
• 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 Power On, OSI Monarch, Hitachi Energy Network Manager or ABB Network Manager desirable.

• Design, develop and support enterprise‑scale SCADA architectures and solutions.
• Lead 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 work streams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, cyber security requirements and best practices.

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.