SCADA & Control Lifecycle Engineer

Overview

In this role you help shape SCADA, substation automation, protection and control technologies to keep the network safe, secure and resilient. Based in multiple UK offices with hybrid working, you’ll influence asset strategies and future roadmaps within the Lifecycle team. You’ll work on modernising SCADA/digital substations and integrate OT cyber requirements, collaborating with internal teams, suppliers and partners. This is a people-focused technical role that drives technology choices and lifecycle decisions at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus based on personal and company performance
• contributory pension scheme with company match up to 12%
• flexible benefits: share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes
• employee assistance lines
• matched charity giving

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle management of substation control and OT cyber assets
• Contribute to SCADA, digital substation and network modernisation initiatives
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications and guidance
• Engage with internal stakeholders, suppliers and industry partners to evaluate new technologies
• Support technical assurance and Type Registration for asset types
• Contribute to asset strategies and technology roadmaps
• Analyse asset performance, risk and lifecycle information to inform investment decisions
• Support delivery of cyber security requirements within OT environments
• Provide technical advice to engineering, project and operations teams
• Build relationships across the business and share knowledge

Key requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in electricity transmission, distribution or critical infrastructure environments
• Membership of or willingness to pursue membership in a relevant professional institution
• Experience in Protection and Control Engineering and/or SCADA/substation automation or OT environments
• Understanding of engineering asset management and lifecycle principles
• Strong analytical and evidence-based decision-making abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive learner with collaborative working approach

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborative working across multiple disciplines
• Proactive learning and continuous improvement
• SCADA, protection and control engineering
• Substation automation and digital substation technologies
• IEC 61850 knowledge

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