HMF Project Management and Consultants Ltd is looking for an experienced Senior SCADA & Real Time Systems Engineer to join our growing UK team and lead SCADA and Real Time System Design (RTSD) across DNO & TSO projects.
You will act as the technical lead for SCADA and real-time systems on SSEN transmission and distribution substation projects, taking responsibility from design through to commissioning and energisation.
The role is hands-on and involves SCADA/RTSD design, system integration, configuration, testing, commissioning and client engagement, working across multiple OEM platforms. Visa sponsorship is available for suitable candidates relocating to the UK.
Key responsibilities
- Lead SCADA and RTSD design for transmission and distribution substations
- Develop system architectures, functional design specifications, signal/points lists, I/O schedules and test documentation
- Engineer IEC 61850 systems, including SCD, ICD and CID files, GOOSE and MMS
- Configure and integrate RTUs, gateways, bay controllers, HMIs and protocol converters
- Work with IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3 and Modbus
- Integrate multi-vendor equipment from Siemens, Hitachi Energy, ABB, GE Vernova, SEL and Schneider Electric
- Lead FAT, SAT, point-to-point testing, commissioning and energisation support
- Work with SSEN control centre and engineering teams on telecontrol interfaces and database alignment
- Apply DNO/TSO specifications, ENA standards and OT cybersecurity requirements
- Manage technical queries, RFIs, design changes and deviations
- Review engineering work, mentor junior engineers and support bids/estimates
- Engage directly with clients and lead technical discussions where required
Essential
- 10+ years' experience in SCADA, substation automation or real-time systems within the power utility sector
- Strong system integration experience, particularly with multi-vendor systems
- Strong IEC 61850 engineering experience
- Experience with IEC 60870-5-101/104 and DNP3
- Substation network design experience, including managed Ethernet, PRP/HSR, time synchronisation and firewalls
- Proven FAT, SAT, point-to-point testing and commissioning experience
- Experience working with UK transmission or distribution network operators
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Engineering or equivalent experience
- Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients
Desirable
- SSEN Transmission or SSEN Distribution projects
- Control centre systems such as EMS, DMS or ADMS
- OT cybersecurity, IEC 62443, NIS Regulations and NCSC CAF
- Fortinet or Palo Alto Networks firewalls
- Renewable and storage connections, including PV, BESS, wind and PPC interfaces
- CEng/IEng or working towards professional registration
- Network operator safety authorisation
- BPSS clearance or eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
Relocation & visa sponsorship
Candidates currently outside the UK are welcome to apply. HMF can sponsor a UK Skilled Worker visa for suitable candidates, subject to meeting UK Home Office eligibility requirements. A relocation package is also available. Needing sponsorship will not count against your application.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- UK visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
- Relocation support
- 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Retention scheme for exceptional employees
- Support towards CEng/IEng professional registration
- Ongoing OEM and technical training
- Opportunity to work on major UK transmission and distribution projects
When applying, please include
Please quote reference HMF-UK-SCADA-001. HMF Project Management and Consultants Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
- Current location and UK right-to-work status / sponsorship requirement
- Notice period
- OEM platforms you have worked with and your role in design, configuration, testing or commissioning
- UK network operator projects delivered, particularly SSEN projects
