I&C Engineer / SCADA Engineer (Power/Grid/Substation)

Black & Veatch · Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

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Glasgow or London | Hybrid Working ( 2 days from home)Black & Veatch is looking for an experienced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) / SCADA Engineer to join our growing energy engineering team, supporting the design and delivery of major power, grid, substation, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and energy infrastructure projects.This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a strong control systems, SCADA or I&C design background who wants to work on technically challenging projects supporting the energy transition. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams on technically challenging assignments, providing specialist engineering expertise while developing innovative solutions for clients across the UK and potentially internationallyWe are particularly interested in candidates with experience designing I&C, SCADA or control systems, including developing system architectures and technical specifications from concept through to detailed design.

Whether you're leading engineering activities, mentoring junior engineers, or solving complex technical problems, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality projects that make a meaningful impact!If you are an experienced I&C, SCADA or control-systems engineer looking to apply your skills to major BESS, Grid, Substation and energy infrastructure projects, we'd be keen to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesAs an Instrumentation & Control / SCADA Engineer, you will support and lead I&C and control-system engineering activities across major energy and infrastructure projects.Responsibilities may include:Developing I&C, SCADA, automation and control-system designs from concept and FEED through to detailed designDeveloping and reviewing control philosophies and control narrativesProducing instrumentation and control-system specificationsDeveloping control-system and SCADA architecture drawingsSupporting the design and definition of communications and network architecturesPreparing functional design specifications and other technical documentationDeveloping calculations, technical reports and equipment procurement packagesSupporting SCADA, PLC, DCS and other control-system integration activitiesWorking with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical guidance to engineers and designers Supporting equipment selection, vendor engagement and technical bid evaluationsParticipating in design reviews, technical risk assessments and project planningEnsuring designs meet relevant engineering standards, client requirements and Black & Veatch quality processesPreferred QualificationsWe are looking for an engineer with a strong foundation in Instrumentation & Control, SCADA, automation or control-system engineering. Experience within BESS, substations or wider grid infrastructure is highly desirable and knowledge/practical project experience with IEC 61850 is highly desirable.Ideally, you will have experience within one or more of the following:Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Grid and substation projectsRenewable energy projectsSCADA and automation systemsControl-system integrationIndustrial communications and network architectureFunctional safety and control-system architectureDigitalisation and smart infrastructureMinimum QualificationsEssential RequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant engineering experienceTypically around 5+ years' experience within Instrumentation & Control, SCADA, automation or a related engineering disciplineExperience delivering engineering design work within energy, power, industrial, utilities or infrastructure projects (BESS/Grid/Substation is advantageous)Strong understanding of instrumentation, control systems, automation and engineering principlesDemonstrable experience producing technical engineering deliverables with minimal supervisionAbility to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.Strong communication, stakeholder management and technical reporting skills.CertificationsWhy Black & Veatch?Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the centre of everything we do, empowering them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to help solve some of the world's biggest infrastructure challenges.With more than 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure, we combine engineering, consulting, procurement and construction expertise to deliver complex and transformative infrastructure projects around the world.Our Employee

Benefits

Include:Competitive salaryAnnual bonus schemePension, with 5% employee and 8% employer contributionPrivate medical coverLife Assurance and Income Protection33 days' annual leave, including bank holidaysLifestyle Spending AccountGlobal Employee Ownership scheme, where employee contributions are recognised through annual share allocations

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