SmartTek Global
Scada Engineer
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SCADA & Communications Engineer (EPC – HV Substation & BESS Projects)
Location: Glasgow
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Lead Electrical Engineer / Engineering Manager
This is a key technical position ensuring our energy infrastructure achieves safe, reliable, and cyber-secure control and data connectivity between site assets, substations, and remote monitoring centres.
You’ll collaborate closely with electrical, protection, and commissioning teams across all project stages - from concept and detailed design through to FAT, SAT, and final handover.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop SCADA and communication architectures for HV substations and BESS installations (11–400 kV).
- Specify, configure, and integrate RTUs, PLCs, HMI systems, and network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls).
- Develop SCADA I/O schedules, communication diagrams, and interface control documents (ICDs).
- Define and implement communication protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 60870-101/104, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU, etc.).
- Ensure robust and compliant data, control, and telemetry links between site assets, DNO/TO control centres, and client systems.
- Support FAT/SAT, testing, and commissioning of SCADA and communication systems.
- Liaise with DNOs, TOs, and NGESO for telemetry, RTU configuration, and interface acceptance.
- Ensure designs comply with National Grid, DNO, and ENA standards, and meet cybersecurity and IT/OT network security requirements.
- Work closely with Protection & Controls, Electrical Design, and Commissioning teams.
- Manage all technical documentation and workflows via Procore or equivalent platforms.
- Apply knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other key HSE legislation.
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Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical, Electronic, Control, or Communications Engineering.
- Proven experience designing or delivering SCADA and communications systems in HV substations, grid connections, or BESS projects.
- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and control architectures.
- Hands-on experience with RTUs, PLCs, HMIs, and network devices from major OEMs (e.g. Siemens, Schneider, GE, SEL, Emerson).
- Familiarity with network configuration (VLANs, routing, VPNs, firewalls).
- Knowledge of IEC 61850, IEC 60870, and DNP3 standards.
- EPC or design-and-build delivery experience.
- Experience integrating BESS Controllers, Inverters, Transformers, and Auxiliaries within SCADA systems — including coordination of data exchanges between SCADA–PPC, SCADA–EMS, and SCADA–DNO/IDNO interfaces.
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Desirable:
- Understanding of grid code compliance, telemetry, and DNO/NGESO interface requirements.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity standards (ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, etc.) for OT systems.
- Experience with Procore, BIM 360, or other digital collaboration tools.
- Chartered Engineer or working toward professional registration (IET or equivalent).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable and grid-scale energy projects across the UK.
- Exposure to EPC project delivery from design to commissioning.
- Support for professional development, training, and chartership.
- A collaborative, innovative, and growth-focused working environment.
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