SCADA Engineer

SCADA Engineer – CSS Technical Delivery Team

Location: Glasgow HQ / Hybrid Working

Salary: From £45,400 + Excellent Benefits

Closing Date: 10th July 2026

What you’ll be doing

Working as part of the Technical Delivery team, you’ll play a key role in the implementation and support of SCADA and control system solutions, contributing to the successful delivery of real-time systems across the network.

You’ll work under the guidance of Technical Leads and senior Engineers, supporting the design, configuration, integration, and testing of systems, ensuring solutions are delivered to a high standard and are operationally ready.

This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, providing an opportunity to develop your technical expertise while contributing to complex, safety-critical systems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the configuration, integration, and enhancement of SCADA and control systems

• Assist in translating business and operational requirements into technical solutions

• Contribute to system design, implementation, and testing activities across the delivery lifecycle

• Support the development of system displays, network models, and operational interfaces

• Work closely with Technical Leads and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical outputs

• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues, supporting root cause analysis and resolution

• Ensure solutions meet quality, security, and governance standards

• Participate in testing, commissioning, and transition into operational service

• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to support delivery activities

• Maintain clear documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and standards

What you’ll bring 

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

• Experience working with SCADA, ADMS, or similar control systems environments

• Understanding of system integration, interfaces, and real-time data environments

• Experience supporting technical delivery across design, configuration, or testing phases

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Awareness of cyber security, testing, and change control practices

Minimum requirements

• Technical qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline

• Hands-on experience with SCADA or similar operational technology systems

• Experience supporting delivery of control system or integration projects

• Ability to work within structured technical and governance frameworks

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive 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%.

At Scottish Power, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding

• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases

• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support

• 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 leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the Northwest of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, Scottish Power 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. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

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

Mobility

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.

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