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OT Controls Engineer (Substation Control Systems)

Формат работы
hybrid
Тип работы
fulltime
Грейд
middle/senior
Английский
b2
Страна
UK
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OT Controls Engineer (Substation Control Systems): Developing and standardising secure control system solutions for electricity distribution environments with an accent on RTU configuration, telecontrol, automation, and engineering assurance. Focus on designing test plans, validating vendor equipment, producing AutoCAD schematics, and applying secure-by-design principles across substation architectures.

Location: Hybrid role based in Glasgow, Aberdeen or Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Company

Sword provides business technology solutions for the energy, public and finance sectors, combining technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to support client transformation.

What you will do

  • Develop, review and maintain engineering standards for substation control systems, including RTUs, telecontrol and automation equipment.
  • Produce technical specifications and standardised substation control system architectures aligned with operational and regulatory requirements.
  • Design and execute test plans, evaluate vendor solutions, and assure equipment before deployment.
  • Develop, configure and test repeatable RTU builds and control system configurations across sites.
  • Produce engineering schematics, control cabinet layouts and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD.
  • Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity and operations teams to implement scalable, maintainable and secure OT solutions.

Requirements

  • Experience in operational technology or control system environments, preferably in utilities, energy or industrial infrastructure.
  • Strong experience designing, configuring or commissioning substation control, telecontrol or automation systems, including RTUs.
  • DNP3 experience is essential; familiarity with IEC 61850 is desirable.
  • Knowledge of electricity distribution networks, engineering standards, codes and regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
  • Experience creating engineering drawings and schematics with AutoCAD, plus knowledge of substation protection and control schemes.
  • Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, including secure configuration, access control, network segmentation and system hardening; effective communication with technical and wider stakeholders is required.

Nice to have

  • Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or a related discipline.
  • Familiarity with IEC 62443 and certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Security+ or vendor-specific RTU/SCADA certifications.

Culture & Benefits

  • Personalised career development plans with learning and development opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements intended to support work-life balance.
  • Generous annual leave and enhanced family-friendly benefits.
  • Pension scheme, private health, wellbeing and insurance schemes, employee assistance programme and discounted cash plan.
  • Inclusive workplace with equal-opportunity employment and support for accessibility adjustments during hiring.

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