SCADA Engineer

Role

SCADA Engineer – Scottish Power

Summary

• Hybrid Role
• Competitive rate umbrella or PAYE
• Contract until 2027 with extension
• Glasgow based

The position involves all activities related to the delivery of the complete SCADA and communications infrastructure within the scope of the offshore renewables project.

Expectations

• Reviewing SCADA and telecommunication documents from suppliers (i.e. WTG, Substation Control Systems, Auxilliary Systems)
• Reviewing internal project documentation with SCADA & telecommunications requirements
• Managing project SCADA and telecommunication requirements
• Creating, maintaining and updating documents such as test schedules and reports
• Management of suppliers and contractors to ensure SCADA and telecommunications programme and technical delivery is aligned with overall project programme and Employer’s Requirements
• Attending factory acceptance tests, interoperability tests, site acceptance tests, onshore commissioning and offshore commissioning

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Control/Computing (Engineering) or equivalent.
• Experience of SCADA systems and industry standard data exchange protocols such as IEC 60807-5-104 / Modbus /OPC is essential experience of these protocols within windfarm systems is desired.
• Knowledge of industrial network and database applications related to SCADA is essential.
• Short periods of Offshore working will likely be required so relevant offshore tickets/certificates are required.