Senior SCADA Engineer in Reading

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.

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.

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.