Scada Engineer
Location: Necton, Norwich
Duration: 01/07/2026 to 31/07/2028
Rotation: Monday – Friday, 8 hours a day
Type: Freelance outside IR35
Description:
Proven SCADA Commissioning Engineer in a HV substation/Offshore wind farm environment.
Key Qualifications
Client witness/support the delivery of the HV/Substation and WTG SCADA systems during the construction and commissioning phase of the project supporting Onshore and/or Offshore systems.
This will cover the hardware and software interfaces for the whole project, from HVDC systems to WTGs, which cover:
- LAN systems (Process, Scada, Server, Subsystem, Client, Operator, DMZ)
- Pole Control systems
- Converter control system
- DC protection
- DC Measuring system
- AC protection
- Bay control units
- HMI and fault reporting operation (design already finalised)
- Communication/LAN systems
- OT cyber security
- Systems such as fire alarm, PECG, Cooling system etc.
- Fibre Optic and other cable communication infrastructure – between onshore and offshore – overseeing installation of the cable, including hygiene, patching and correct install.
• Client witness/support for acceptance tests (FAT/SAT) to ensure they are performed to specification, provide required functionality and are documented correctly.
• Support investigations and report on HV Network and Ancillary system events during the commissioning phase.
• Provide SCADA/control system technical support to the wider Commissioning team and project organisation.
• Possible “hands-on” activities involved with testing and commissioning activities supporting the contractor with the various interfaces between contractors and client
• Support the Engineering Team with issues relating to the Design Process.
• Support the Operations team with troubleshooting , training and/or maintaining associated systems as may be required.
DELIVERABLES
• Accurate weekly reporting and record keeping on progress and issues to the Commissioning Package Manager.
• Maintain a commissioning file.
• Working very closely with the client Scada engineering team to ensure the installation matches the design.
• Oversee the SATs of equipment especially with regard to remaining OSS panels.
• Involved with the development, setup and operation of the Vanguard project from the Grimsby Control Room, GY and Necton.
• Working with the Contractor and oversee their execution of works, challenging the progress and quality of works where necessary.
• Responsible for troubleshooting relevant systems in the event of failures and coordinating the involvement of stakeholders and suppliers as/when required.
• Liaise with Engineering and Quality Departments to ensure outstanding Engineering/Quality Issues are resolved.
• Interface with the various packages which interface with Scada.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate ‘As Built’ Drawings and Commissioning Records are kept by the Subcontractor.
Must have Qualification / Experience
• Relevant technical or engineering education, degree/HNC or equivalent.
• IOSH/NEBOSH Certification.
• All certificates required to work within/on Wind Turbines and Offshore are required – GWO Working at Height/Advanced Rescue, Enhanced First Aid, Sea Survival, Fire Awareness and Manual Handling.
• Experience in HV/WTG/Auxiliary SCADA systems and associated infrastructure.
• Experience of industrial control systems, automation, PLC’s, RTU’s and IED’s.
• Experience in Industrial Communication Protocols (i.e. OPC-family, IEC-104, MMS, IEC61850, Modbus, Profibus).
• Knowledge of communication and Monitoring systems used within Offshore wind farms (Tetra, VHF, 4/5G, IP Telephony, CCTV, ICCP, CMS, DTS and Fire Alarm/Extinguishing Systems).
• Proven track record in a Client role.
• Self-starting with excellent planning/coordination and problem solving abilities.
• Fluent written and verbal English with good communication skills.”
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