Principal Engineer - Real Time Systems (SCADA)

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + performance-related bonus + car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The Policy and Standards team are part of the Asset Management and Operations Directorate and are the Design and Technical Engineering Governance function for the Transmission Business. Their purpose is to ensure that suitable policy and standards are in place for all Transmission projects and business areas and they also ensure that the design of the network and the equipment used ensures we operate safely, reliably and in compliance with the relevant legislation.

As a Real Time Systems (SCADA) Principal Engineer you will:

• Write, review, and maintain technical specifications required for all real time system (RTS) architectures and equipment used in the SSEN Transmission network substations including Ethernet networks, RTUs, HMIs and substation control systems. Updates will be based upon stakeholder engagement and technology advancement where you will use your excellent communication skills to justify the changes technically and economically.
• As a Technical Authority and working in conjunction with the Technical Assurance engineers, ensure that all RTS equipment types are safe, adequately tested, configured, and validated prior to approval for use on the network.
• Assist the Design Authority to verify project proposals for substation control systems are fit for purpose and identify any scope changes required to ensure the network is adequately managed in accordance with legislation, Grid Code and specifications.
• Represent SSEN Transmission at industry body events, standardisation working groups and subject matter conferences to identify technology or opportunities for innovation.
• Provide technical consultancy services across the SSEN Transmission business, encouraging the development of staff and have a willingness to share your specialist expert knowledge.

What do I need?

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

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline and you should be a Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience in design, testing and specification of control systems, including the use of IEC61850, PTP and its associated Ethernet architectures within electrical substations or similar environment. Knowledge of fibre installation, serial connectivity, DNP3 and other control system protocols will be highly beneficial. Be comfortable to technically assess issues and critically assess a range of proposed technical solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of Real Time System (SCADA) related International Standards. Knowledge of implementation of cybersecurity best practices within a substation or other operational technology environment, as well as communications technologies and systems would be preferable.
• Excellent communication skills allowing you to communicate at all levels on a range of technical subjects. This includes the ability to form structured and reasoned justification in your guidance and support to others, along with the ability to write clear and well-structured technical reports and specifications.
• The ability to prioritise your workload in an organised and methodical manner in order to meet targets and deadlines.

About our Business

SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.

What's 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.