Controls / SCADA Engineer

Spencer Ogden
London, GB
Hybrid

Why this role

Pace
Fast Paced
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
Medium
Decision Impact
Team
Role Level
Individual Contributor

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What success looks like

  • successful SCADA integration
  • reliable monitoring systems
  • effective troubleshooting
Typical background
degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from automation engineer
  • Coming from controls engineer

Skills & requirements

Required

Scada SystemsCommunication ProtocolsFat/sat TestingCommissioning Support

Preferred

BESS / Energy Storage ExperienceOT Networking Knowledge

Stack & domain

Scada SystemsCommunication ProtocolsFat/sat TestingCommissioning SupportIec61850Dnp3ModbusRtusPlc SystemsScada GatewaysData ConcentratorsSel / Siemens SystemsCommunicationTroubleshootingUtilitiesTransmissionDistributionRenewablesEnergy Infrastructure

About the role

Original posting from Spencer Ogden

Our client is looking for experienced SCADA Engineers - Hybrid - London / Amsterdam / Germany

Job Description:

You will be responsible for supporting SCADA integration and communication systems across utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout the EMEA region.

The role will focus on SCADA systems integration, monitoring systems, communication protocols, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning support for transmission and distribution connected renewable energy projects.

You will work closely with project teams, field engineers, clients, and subcontractors to support successful integration of SCADA and monitoring systems into TSO and EMS environments.

The main responsibilities include:

Supporting SCADA integration into TSO and EMS systems

Supporting configuration of monitoring systems and communication interfaces

Supporting FAT/SAT testing and commissioning activities

Working with SCADA protocols including: IEC61850, DNP3, Modbus and IEC104

Supporting troubleshooting activities during project execution and commissioning

Supporting development and maintenance of SCADA documentation and communication diagrams

Supporting interfaces with clients and subcontractors during project execution

Requirements:

Essential

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience within utilities, transmission & distribution, substations, renewables, or energy infrastructure projects

Knowledge of SCADA systems and communication protocols including:

  • IEC60870-5-101/103/104
  • IEC 61850
  • DNP3
  • Modbus TCP/IP

Experience with:

  • RTUs
  • PLC systems
  • SCADA gateways
  • Data concentrators
  • SEL / Siemens systems

Experience supporting commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, or system integration activities

Strong communication and troubleshooting skills

Fluent English

Desirable

BESS / Energy Storage experience

OT networking knowledge

Linux / Python / Github experience

German language skills

Contract Details:

12-month initial contract

Hybrid working

EMEA travel required

Rate dependent on experience

Source: Spencer Ogden careers

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