SCADA Commissioning Engineer

SCADA Commissioning Engineer Location:Scotland Rate:£70 – £80 per hour (Outside IR35) – (£770 – £880 per day) – rotational work Contract Duration:5 months (with possibility of extension) Start Date:ASAP / June 2025 Keywords:SCADA, Commissioning, Signal Testing, IEC 61850, HV Substations, CAT 1, RTU, SPEN, 132kV/275kV/400kVOverview: Turner Lovell is seeking aSCADA Commissioning Engineerto support the commissioning phases ofhigh-voltage (132kV, 275kV, and 400kV) substation projectsin Scotland. The role focuses onsignal testing, integration validation, and on-site troubleshootingof SCADA and control systems. You will work in live substation environments, ensuring systems meet operational and safety standards before handover.The successful candidate will join a leading international EPC contractor, delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland, with a strong focus on renewable integration and grid modernisation.Key Responsibilities: Execute comprehensiveSCADA commissioning activities , including signal verification, RTU configuration checks, and I/O validation. Performpoint-to-point signal testingacross RTUs, HMIs, protection relays, and field devices. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolvecommunication and integration faultsduring commissioning. Validate SCADA system performance against client specifications and interface requirements (IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104). Interface with protection, control, and SCADA design teams to resolve technical issues on-site. Maintain accurate records of test results, configuration changes, and commissioning reports. Ensure full compliance withSPEN safety protocols , working underCAT 1 authorisationin operational substations. Support project teams in resolving outstanding issues and facilitating smooth handover to the client. Essential Requirements: Minimum 3 years\’ experience inSCADA commissioningfor high-voltage substations. Strong working knowledge ofIEC 61850andIEC 60870-5-101/104communication protocols. Proven experience withRTUs, PLCs, IEDs , and associated SCADA software platforms in a substation context. Hands-on experience conductingsignal testingand final-stage commissioning in132kV-400kV environments . ValidCAT 1 (SPEN) authorisation- mandatory. Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field. This is a great opportunity to work on various high-profile renewable energy projects within the UK for a major EPC Contractor that has a large pipeline of projects. For more information or to apply, please apply or contact Maddie Jacob on 0207 4481100 /TPBN1_UKTJ