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Date Added: Fri 25/07/2025

PSA Engineer (SCADA) - 6 Months Initially - Inside IR35 - Hybrid In Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH, UK
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Company: HAMILTON BARNES

Job Type: Contract

PSA Engineer (SCADA) - 6 months initially - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Edinburgh

Hamilton Barnes are looking for an experienced, hands-on PSA Engineer - SCADA (Reliance) to join our client's team on an initial six-month contract with one of the UK's leading electric utilities. In this hybrid role (two days per week on-site in Edinburgh), you'll lead advanced Power Systems Application software development and delivery, working with ISOs/TSOs to author functional specs, design, code, test, integrate and tune(XA21 EMS/SCADA (or equivalent Siemens, OSI, ABB, Schneider platforms), and drive data modelling, system commissioning and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the full life cycle of Power Systems Application software - gathering functional specs, designing, coding, testing, integrating, tuning, and deploying Reliance/SCADA modules.
  • Work closely with Electric Utilities, ISOs and TSOs to translate operational needs into clear, actionable software requirements.
  • Author and review detailed functional software specifications, ensuring alignment with project/product commitments.
  • Integrate SCADA/EMS components with existing transmission control systems and optimize performance in live environments.
  • Oversee deployment activities, configuring, commissioning and validating GE Reliance (XA21) or equivalent SCADA/EMS platforms.

What You Will Ideally Bring:

  • Proven track record delivering Electric Transmission EMS/SCADA projects.
  • Deep understanding of SCADA data flows, Distribution Management and Transmission Management Systems.
  • Strong ability to design and manage data schemas for Real Time and historical power system datasets.
  • Experience creating test plans and executing manual and automated test cases in an EMS/SCADA context.
  • Solid grasp of SCADA communication protocols (DNP3, ICCP, Modbus) and network architectures.

Contract Details:

  • Duration: 6 months (View for Extension)
  • Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)
  • Location: Hybrid 2x a week in Edinburgh
  • Start Date: ASAP

PSA Engineer (SCADA) - 6 months initially - Inside IR35 - Hybrid in Edinburgh

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