SCADA Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 27 April 2026
LOCATION
United Kingdom
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Offshore Wind
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SKILLS

SCADA commissioning Hitachi MicroSCADA Substation Control Systems (SCS) National Grid requirements grid compliance Electrical Engineering Control Systems GWO certification

FULL DESCRIPTION

SCADA Engineer

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United Kingdom

Sector: Offshore Wind

Post date: 2 April, 2026

Job ID: 32201

Responsibilities

  • Provide independent supervision and coordination of SCADA commissioning activities within EPC Electrical Systems.
  • Manage and oversee FAT, SAT, SIT, and on-site SCADA commissioning execution in accordance with project timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with Clients standards, project technical specifications, National Grid requirements, HSE rules, and applicable local legislation.
  • Assume day-to-day responsibility for SCADA commissioning activities on site, including contractor supervision and coordination.
  • Review, witness, and verify commissioning tests for communication networks, radio systems, telephone systems, Substation Control Systems (SCS), WTG SCADA, grid compliance systems, metering systems, and VTMS (where applicable).
  • Ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of commissioning activities, including verification of documentation and test records.
  • Sign off contractor checklists and ensure timely closure of punch lists and snag items.
  • Draft, implement, and maintain the SCADA Commissioning Plan, defining scope, deliverables, QA/QC requirements, interfaces, and timelines.
  • Provide structured progress reporting to the SCADA Package Manager and Commissioning Manager, highlighting risks, deviations, and mitigation measures.
  • Coordinate closely with SCADA contractors, Electrical Commissioning Managers, and relevant stakeholders to align SCADA commissioning with the overall project commissioning plan.
  • Ensure SCADA systems meet National Grid grid code obligations during commissioning and support compliance verification processes.
  • Support short offshore commissioning assignments as required.
  • Comply with corporate IT security policies, including installation and use of mandatory mobile device management software and adherence to data protection requirements.

Requirements

  • Relevant hands-on experience in SCADA commissioning on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
  • Proven experience with Hitachi MicroSCADA and Substation Control Systems (SCS).
  • In-depth knowledge of National Grid requirements and grid compliance processes, including practical experience ensuring SCADA systems meet grid code obligations during commissioning.
  • Ability to independently manage SCADA commissioning interfaces without escalation on fundamental compliance matters.
  • Technical background at B.Sc. level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline.
  • Experience aligned with IPMA B/C, PMP, or equivalent project management methodologies (advantageous).
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and structured documentation practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-pressure commissioning environments.
  • Valid GWO certification (mandatory).
  • Willingness and physical ability to undertake short-notice offshore assignments.
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