SCADA Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: SCADA Engineer

Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive excellent benefits

Description

We are hiring for our client a key organisation within the energy sector who are seeking a SCADA Engineer to join their growing Operational Technology team in Belfast.

This SCADA Engineer role offers the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure supporting the safe and reliable operation of Northern Irelands electricity transmission system. The successful SCADA Engineer will play a vital role in maintaining and developing real-time systems that keep power flowing across the region while contributing to future-focused energy transformation projects.

This is a highly impactful SCADA Engineer position within a collaborative forward-thinking environment where innovation reliability and continuous improvement are key.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Work on critical national infrastructure with real-world impact
2. Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) strong benefits package
3. Opportunity to contribute to the future of sustainable energy

The Role

Maintain configure and support SCADA and Energy Management Systems (EMS)
Ensure accuracy and availability of real-time operational data
Investigate faults alarms and system issues within a live environment
Support incident response and system recovery activities
Maintain databases models and system configurations
Assist with commissioning of substations generators and new assets
Apply updates patches and configuration changes in line with controls
Contribute to system upgrades and operational technology projects
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders including utilities and vendors
Maintain technical documentation system records and asset registers
Support cybersecurity compliance and regulatory standards

The Person

HNC / Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Engineering IT or similar
Experience working with SCADA EMS telemetry or operational technology systems
Understanding of communication protocols (IEC/104 DNP3 ICCP)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability in real-time systems
Ability to work collaboratively across technical teams
Full driving licence and willingness to travel across Northern Ireland
Flexibility to support out-of-hours and standby requirements

Desirable:
Experience within utilities or electricity transmission environments
Familiarity with platforms such as GE e-terra
Knowledge of operational telecoms and OT cybersecurity standards

The Reward

Competitive salary performance-related bonus
Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)
Private medical cover & pension contribution
Enhanced annual leave wellbeing days and family-friendly policies
Salary sacrifice schemes (EV cycle to work)
Free parking EV charging and complimentary lunch onsite
Clear career progression and ongoing professional development

Next Steps Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this SCADA Engineer job please contact Dominic Heron.

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