Senior SCADA Project Engineer

Join SP Transmission as a Senior Project Engineer - SCADA and play a vital role in maintaining and developing the operational technology that keeps Scotland's electricity transmission network running smoothly. This position sits at the heart of our Network Operations team, where you'll be accountable for approximately 180 SCADA systems across the entire SPT network. With an annual budget of £1 million, you'll deliver critical infrastructure that directly enables Scotland's Net Zero goals by 2044. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge operational technology while contributing to the rapid growth of renewable energy integration across our transmission network.

What you'll be doing

• You'll maintain, develop and operate SPT's operational SCADA assets across the transmission network, ensuring reliable performance and continuous improvement.
• Working within a technical team, you'll create SCADA configurations from implementation through to testing and on-site commissioning, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• You'll provide operational fault response for SCADA faults and defects, interfacing directly with the Operations Control Centre to optimise system performance and minimise network disruption.
• Your role includes delivering change-process performance to both internal and external stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships across all departmental interfaces.
• You'll contribute technical expertise to Major Projects by providing feedback into SCADA specifications, ensuring new installations meet operational requirements.
• Managing time and resources effectively, you'll work closely with peers across Transmission Network Operations to deliver tactical operational plans that meet RIIO price-control period goals.

What you'll bring

• You'll have significant experience working with SCADA systems on power transmission networks, with thorough knowledge of industry-standard SCADA protocols and protocol-emulation tools.
• Your background in Transmission and Distribution operations will enable you to navigate the complexities of network management systems effectively.
• You'll possess well-developed communication skills that enable you to work effectively with technical teams, operational staff, and external partners including NESO, equipment vendors, and framework contractors.
• Your ability to devise solutions to complex technical problems will be essential to your effectiveness in this role.
• You'll bring knowledge of network and business data systems, coupled with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within budget and timeline constraints.
• Your practical approach to problem-solving and focus on maintaining high standards will ensure the continued reliability of critical operational infrastructure.

What's in it for you

• As well as an attractive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits.
• With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave.
• Equity Plans.
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding.
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases.
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans.
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing assistance.
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world coordinator in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - engaging infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's goal to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly enabling the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a dedication to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. These values bring us into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related assistance. If you need assistance, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.