SCADA Design Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland.

Salary: £58,630 - £68,098 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time or Part Time | Flexible First options available

The Technical Services Team is responsible for the project delivery, design, installation, testing and commissioning of Industrial Control Systems, Operational Communications and SCADA field systems that SSEN use to operate our primary and secondary assets across multiple locations across the Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) licensed area.

As a SCADA Design Engineer in the team, you will play a pivotal role in taking business and customer requests for Operational Communication and SCADA systems. You will also work closely with them to design and implement solutions that meet the purpose and vison set out in the overall ED2 project portfolio.

You will work closely as a key stakeholder with SSEN Project Managers, OT Standards Engineers and other SSEN technical teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Your key responsibilities will be as follows.

- Design Operational Communication and SCADA field systems that monitor and control SSEN's primary and secondary assets.

- Checking and approving design deliverables according to Design Assurance requirements to ensure the most appropriate and cost-effective design solutions are selected to meet business and customer requirements.

- Conduct factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) for Operational Communication and SCADA field systems.

- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) technical support to the broader business and key stakeholders during the installation and operation of all field systems.

- Provide mentorship and guidance to team members.

- Develop and maintain relationships with Framework Contractors to ensure SSEN standards are implemented throughout the project lifecycle.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- A qualification in a relevant computing / engineering discipline (degree preferred) or have demonstrable experience in a similar role.

- Experience in technical design and delivery of substation SCADA and/or communications systems.

- Working knowledge of communication protocols and operational communication methods such as DNP3/61850/TCP/UDP.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment and with other cross-functional teams.

- The role requires some travel to sites and other SSE offices, so a full driving license is essential.

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced SCADA Design Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the Electrical utilities sector. The position is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team, work on exciting projects, and significantly contribute to SSEN's Purpose and Vision.

Whats in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Fiona on 01738 340954.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.