At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and enhance SCADA systems for modern energy solutions.
- Company: Join a leading energy transformation programme with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and immediate interviews available.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a critical infrastructure project shaping the future of energy.
- Qualifications: Proven SCADA experience in energy or utilities sectors required.
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 6 /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.
Senior SCADA Engineer in Westminster employer: Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. As a Senior SCADA Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to modernising operational technology and enhancing smart grid infrastructure, all while enjoying a competitive day rate and hybrid working arrangements. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of energy distribution and management.
Contact Details:
Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd Recruitment Team
