Project Engineer (System Monitoring)

Project Engineer System Monitoring

Salary 45400 - 56750 per annum plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Location: Any office base across the Distribution licence area in Scotland includingTelferton(Edinburgh) Glenrothes Bonnybridge Cambuslang KilmarnockDumfriesand role will be predominantlysitebasedacross the SPD network.

Permanent / Full Time (37 hours per week)

Help us create a better future quicker!

At SP Energy Networkswereshaping the future to meet the growing demand for electricity andlowcarbontechnology. Our mission is to deliver safesecureand sustainable energy solutions for the communities we serve. People are at the heart of this transformation andwerelooking for talented individuals to join us.

Werelooking for a Project Engineer to join our SCADA & Technical Support team within SP Energy Networks Distribution this roleyoullplay a vital part inmaintainingdevelopingand enhancing the critical SCADA systems that allow us tomonitorand operate the SPD network safely and reliably.

Whatyoullbe doing

As a Project Engineer in the SCADA teamyoullplaya central rolein delivering major modernisation programmes across the SPD is a critical role inmaintainingreliable operational visibility communicationroutesand overall system performance across Primary and Grid substations.

Youllwork closely with the Operations Control Centre (OCC) wider engineeringteamsand external suppliers to ensure the effective delivery configuration and support of the SCADA systems that keep the network running safely and efficiently.

• Developmaintainand support SCADA assets across the SPD network.
• Deliverchangeprocessactivities and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical input into SCADA specifications particularly for RTU replacement and development.
• Support regulatory andbusinessdrivenobjectivesunder RIIO.
• Respond to SCADA faults and defects working closely with the OCC to optimise operational performance.
• Configure test and commission SCADA systems includingonsiteactivities.

Whatyoullbring

• HNC/D in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience within the construction and operations of electricity networks
• Strong negotiationcommunicationandstakeholdermanagementskills.
• Experience working with SCADA systems on electrical power networks.
• Good understanding ofindustrystandardSCADA protocols andprotocolemulationtools.
• Transmission or Distribution network operational experience.
• Ability to analyse complex engineering issues and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Knowledge of network data businesssystemsandnetworkmanagementtools.
• Essential:A valid UK driving licence isrequired as this role involves frequent travel between sites

Whatsin it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension schemewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believeitsthelittle thingswe do in life that makea big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that- sothat you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow.

Thatswhy 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 purposes
• 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 topurchasedental insurance private medical insurance health cashplanand annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to nudge financial wellbeing support
• Plusshopping 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 worlds 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 theNorth Westof England. Weoperateover 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. Andweretaking it very seriously.

With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower 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 backgroundyoullfit 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.

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.

IMPORTANT

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

July-1-2026

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 45400 - 56750