SCADA Commissioning Engineer

Location: Scotland
Rate: £70 - £80 per hour (Outside IR35) - (£770 - £880 per day) - rotational work
Contract Duration: 5 months (with possibility of extension)
Start Date: ASAP / June 2025

Keywords: SCADA, Commissioning, Signal Testing, IEC 61850, HV Substations, CAT 1, RTU, SPEN, 132kV/275kV/400kV

Overview:
Turner Lovell is seeking a SCADA Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning phases of high-voltage (132kV, 275kV, and 400kV) substation projects in Scotland. The role focuses on signal testing, integration validation, and on-site troubleshooting of SCADA and control systems. You will work in live substation environments, ensuring systems meet operational and safety standards before handover.

The successful candidate will join a leading international EPC contractor, delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland, with a strong focus on renewable integration and grid modernisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Execute comprehensive SCADA commissioning activities, including signal verification, RTU configuration checks, and I/O validation.
Perform point-to-point signal testing across RTUs, HMIs, protection relays, and field devices.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve communication and integration faults during commissioning.
Validate SCADA system performance against client specifications and interface requirements (IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104).
Interface with protection, control, and SCADA design teams to resolve technical issues on-site.
Maintain accurate records of test results, configuration changes, and commissioning reports.
Ensure full compliance with SPEN safety protocols, working under CAT 1 authorisation in operational substations.
Support project teams in resolving outstanding issues and facilitating smooth handover to the client.

Essential Requirements:

Minimum 3 years' experience in SCADA commissioning for high-voltage substations.
Strong working knowledge of IEC 61850 and IEC 60870-5-101/104 communication protocols.
Proven experience with RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, and associated SCADA software platforms in a substation context.
Hands-on experience conducting signal testing and final-stage commissioning in 132kV-400kV environments.
Valid CAT 1 (SPEN) authorisation - mandatory.
Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.

This is a great opportunity to work on various high-profile renewable energy projects within the UK for a major EPC Contractor that has a large pipeline of projects. For more information or to apply, please apply or contact Maddie Jacob on 0207 4481100 /