Electrical Engineer (SCADA)
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Job no: 493747
Work type: Permanent
Categories: Engineering
We are seeking a Electrical Engineer to support the design, integration, and operation of SCADA and metering systems while working closely with external vendors, meter suppliers, and system integrators. This role serves as the technical owner and liaison to ensure vendor-delivered SCADA and metering solutions meet operational, data accuracy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary technical interface with SCADA, metering, and system integration vendors
- Develop, review, and maintain SCADA and metering technical specifications and standards
- Review vendor designs, configurations, and technical submittals for SCADA and metering systems
- Coordinate integration of meters (AMI/AMR, energy, flow, or process meters) with SCADA and data systems.
- Support installation and maintenance of smart meters and metering devices.
- Support configuration and validation of meter data acquisition, time synchronization, and data quality
- System monitoring and troubleshooting, Identify faults in automation systems, perform diagnostics, and ensure minimal downtime.
- Gather operational data from SCADA and metering systems to support analytics and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning activities
- Verify SCADA functionality including HMI graphics, alarms, trends, reports, and meter data visualization
- Ensure SCADA networks and metering systems are secure against cyber threats and meet reliability standards.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate issue resolution, enhancements, and system upgrades with vendors
- Maintain system documentation and support operational handover to operations and maintenance teams
- Project support: Work with respective engineers on upgrades, expansions, and integration of new technologies into SCADA
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Experience with SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Zenon, MircoScada X, EcoStruxure, Wonderware, or similar)
- Experience working with metering systems (e.g., energy, flow, or process meters)
- Proven experience coordinating with vendors, contractors, or system integrators
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, Kepware) are metering protocols.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, network diagrams, and functional specifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in utilities, energy, or industrial infrastructure environments
- Familiarity with AMI/AMR systems, meter data management systems (MDMS) and SCADA systems
- Knowledge of ICS/OT cybersecurity standards and best practices
- Experience with FAT/SAT testing, commissioning, and system cutover
Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical communication and vendor coordination skills
- Detail-oriented with strong validation and testing capabilities
- Analytical approach to data accuracy, reliability, and system performance
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and priorities effectively
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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