79836 - Control Systems Engineer This Control Systems Engineer will report to the Control Systems SCADA Manager and will work within the Strategy Regulation and Support Services directorate based in our Ipswich, Fore Hamlet office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £76,229.00 and a bonus of 3%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. Close Date: 06/01/2025. We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: The role of the Control Systems Engineer is to develop and maintain control systems applications, services and data for EPN, LPN and SPN networks ensuring safe operation and positive impact on reduction or customer interruptions and customer minutes lost. You will be part of a team bringing improvement to all three network Control Systems across DSO, DMS, SCADA, Automation, OMS, LV and Mobile applications and services. This will require you the ability to work across all levels of the business with all partners. You will be part of a team that maintains Control Systems application support 24 hours a day to ensure 24/7 availability of business-critical systems. Principal Accountabilities: You will ensure highest standards of safety are applied across all responsibilities. Develop Control System applications configuration, monitoring, performance and preventative maintenance. Responsible for problem resolution including in-depth root cause analysis for all Control and SCADA subsystems. Liaison with 3rd party service providers to develop new functions and timely rectification of service issues. Creation, implementation, tracking and assurance of system change notice, covering development and maintenance tasks. Provision of Control Systems Data Analysis and Regulatory Reporting. Participate in the Control Systems and Automation 24x7 standby rota with the further option for out of hours standby support. Liaison with IS Infrastructure and Ops Telecoms teams with a view to constant systems improvement though collaboration and proactive fault finding. Prepare accurate reporting on system performance, availability and risk. Participation in Software improvement and upgrade projects including testing, implementation and support. Document and implement operational standards relating to Control Systems. Provide technical advice to all parts of the business on matters relating to DSO, Control, SCADA and associated subsystems. Help with business case development for Control Systems projects. Work with suppliers of RTUs, and other SCADA equipment and infrastructure when specifying and testing new hardware, software, configuration and concepts. Nature and scope: The Control Systems Engineer reports to the Control Systems SCADA Manager within the Network Control and Operations team. The Control Systems and Automation team are dedicated to making UK Power Networks Control Systems world class. The team goal is to improve safety, application performance, innovation, data accuracy and usability with a view to reduce CI's and CML's whilst maximising return on investment and allowing DSO. Important to this is providing a Control System solution and service that is accessible and beneficial to the entire business. You will manage and develop tasks with a view to driving forward UK Power Networks the successful creation of active solutions (EV, DG, Storage, Flexible Services) and their integration with UK Power Networks three license area Control Systems. The will develop operational tools for UKPNs successful transition to DSO with a view to make UK Power Networks Control System the best in the world. It is our ambition to be regarded as an industry leader in the area of Control Systems and Automation. Above all, the role holder must have the capability to develop important areas of the Control Systems to achieve this objective. Qualifications: You will have experience in DMS and SCADA systems relating to the utilities sector and be able to demonstrate commitment towards safety, meeting business targets and finding solutions. We ask that you have the ability to communicate with other partners to develop and implement new programs. Have a level 4 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline. Have working experience working within highly developed control and automation system environments including Smart Grid and Low Carbon projects. Have an in-depth understanding of the distribution network and operating practices from LV to 132kV. Have an In-depth understanding of SCADA systems and integration including DNP3, WISP and other industry protocols. Have working experience with scripting languages such as SQL, Perl, Python, C, PHP and VB. Have a sound technical background in the operation and administration of control systems services and applications. Can work co-operatively with others to achieve shared goals. Understand GS and OS standards and the OFGEM regulatory framework. Have a strong customer focus, without losing sight of safety and profitability. Have good abstract reasoning. 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