SCADA Engineer

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 Ireland’s 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 60870-5-101/104, 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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