SCADA Engineer – Onshore

SCADA Engineer required for a Major Offshore Wind Developer based in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Provide independent supervision and coordination of SCADA commissioning activities within EPC Electrical Systems.
• Manage and oversee FAT, SAT, SIT, and on-site SCADA commissioning execution in accordance with project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Clients standards, project technical specifications, National Grid requirements, HSE rules, and applicable local legislation.
• Assume day-to-day responsibility for SCADA commissioning activities on site, including contractor supervision and coordination.
• Review, witness, and verify commissioning tests for communication networks, radio systems, telephone systems, Substation Control Systems (SCS), WTG SCADA, grid compliance systems, metering systems, and VTMS (where applicable).
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of commissioning activities, including verification of documentation and test records.
• Sign off contractor checklists and ensure timely closure of punch lists and snag items.
• Draft, implement, and maintain the SCADA Commissioning Plan, defining scope, deliverables, QA/QC requirements, interfaces, and timelines.
• Provide structured progress reporting to the SCADA Package Manager and Commissioning Manager, highlighting risks, deviations, and mitigation measures.
• Coordinate closely with SCADA contractors, Electrical Commissioning Managers, and relevant stakeholders to align SCADA commissioning with the overall project commissioning plan.
• Ensure SCADA systems meet National Grid grid code obligations during commissioning and support compliance verification processes.
• Support short offshore commissioning assignments as required.
• Comply with corporate IT security policies, including installation and use of mandatory mobile device management software and adherence to data protection requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant hands-on experience in SCADA commissioning on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proven experience with Hitachi MicroSCADA and Substation Control Systems (SCS).
• In-depth knowledge of National Grid requirements and grid compliance processes, including practical experience ensuring SCADA systems meet grid code obligations during commissioning.
• Ability to independently manage SCADA commissioning interfaces without escalation on fundamental compliance matters.
• Technical background at B.Sc. level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline.
• Experience aligned with IPMA B/C, PMP, or equivalent project management methodologies (advantageous).
• Strong stakeholder management skills and structured documentation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-pressure commissioning environments.
• Valid GWO certification (mandatory).
• Willingness and physical ability to undertake short-notice offshore assignments.