GAZELLE GLOBAL LIMITED
Senior SCADA Engineer
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Senior SCADA Engineer
OT SCADA Architect / Senior OT SCADA Engineer
12-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | 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.
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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.
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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
- 12-Month Initial Contract
- Outside IR35
- 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.
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