Scada Engineer

Warwick
3 weeks ago
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At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role

We’re looking for a talented SCADA Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting, developing, and enhancing our operational technology environment. You’ll work across a range of SCADA components and systems, helping to ensure our control‑room operations, resilience capabilities, and telemetry infrastructure run smoothly and securely. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, collaborating with experts, and working hands‑on with complex systems.

You’ll work closely with internal SCADA development teams, external specialists, and technology vendors such as Emerson/DGM to deliver robust, tested, and secure SCADA solutions. From system integration testing to defect triage and operational readiness, you’ll be at the centre of delivering reliable, secure, and operable systems that keep our operations running safely and efficiently.

  • Configure and support core SCADA components (points, alarms, screens, logic, telemetry, datasets) and ensure systems operate reliably.

  • Carry out system and integration testing, including writing and executing test scripts, and triaging defects across SCADA, data, comms, and infrastructure.

  • Collaborate with vendors and internal/external specialists to deliver resilient, secure, and failover‑ready SCADA environments aligned with OT cybersecurity standards.

  • Contribute to operational readiness through procedures, training input, and support for control‑room and parallel‑run preparation.

    Your profile

    We’re looking for an experienced SCADA Engineer with a strong background in operational technology and control‑room environments. You’ll bring hands‑on expertise across SCADA platforms preferably Monarch, OSI, or Emerson and be confident configuring, testing, and troubleshooting complex systems that underpin safe and reliable operations.

    You’ll thrive in a fast‑moving programme environment, working with multiple stakeholders and adapting to changing priorities. Experience in critical national infrastructure, large‑scale SCADA upgrades, or OT cyber‑secure environments would be a real advantage.

  • Strong SCADA engineering background (Monarch/OSI/Emerson preferred) with experience configuring points, alarms, HMI, comms, and telemetry.

  • Hands‑on testing capability across SIT, functional, and system testing, with solid defect analysis and troubleshooting skills.

  • Understanding of OT networks, system resilience, and control‑room operations, with the ability to operate effectively in complex programmes with tight timelines.

  • Desirable: experience in electricity transmission or CNI, exposure to major SCADA migrations or upgrades, OT cybersecurity knowledge, and familiarity with Monarch/OSI/AspenTech/Emerson vendor platforms.

    What you'll love about working here

  • Hybrid working

  • Open access to digital learning platforms

  • Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or (email address removed)

    Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who​

  • Declare they have a disability, and ​

  • Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.​

  • Please opt in during the application process.​

    Need to know

  • Commutable distance to Warwick with hybrid working aligned to engagement needs



All roles will require a level of security clearance; This role requires SC clearance

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem

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