• Location: Ireland - Dublin
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: Yes
• Business Area: UKI Tech consulting
• Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The team and the opportunity

Here at EY, you’ll work with a team of amazing Industry Advisors who are always growing, learning, and adapting, in and out of the office. The energy sector is undergoing significant and complex change driven by EU and government mandates, as well as the societal need to decarbonise, decentralise, and democratise. Our teams are at the forefront of supporting key clients through this transition. Value and culture lead, we are looking for people like you who are passionate and motivated to support energy clients through pivotal transformations.

EY UK&I’s Energy Transition team services clients across the energy industry, specifically utilities and organizations across the electricity value chain. We are contracted by our clients to deliver digitization, modernization, and decarbonization pieces of work, and serve as transformation solution partners to a number of key energy organizations in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. We also support power & utility clients in delivering BAU initiatives related to grid planning, operations, and markets. Our offerings span: market and technology design, engineering, technology implementation, data & analytics, strategy, policy, and customer engagement activities in spaces such as: generation, transmission & distribution, operations, markets, retail, and regulatory reporting.

As a SCADA Specialist, your objective is to support the delivery of solutions that enhance monitoring, control, planning, and operational capabilities across energy, water, and industrial infrastructures.

Your key responsibilities

The SCADA Specialist is expected to support current operational systems across electricity, water, gas, and renewable energy networks, while simulating future scenarios to anticipate and address challenges driven by the energy and digitisation transitions. We are seeking candidates with experience in traditional utility and infrastructure operations, who also understand how evolving technologies and sector-wide transformation initiatives influence and are influenced by SCADA system strategies.

We expect the SCADA Specialist to perform activities including but not limited to:

• Lead implementation and upgrades of SCADA systems across utility, transmission, and / or water sector operations, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality compliance.
• Develop detailed technical specifications and requirements to support system design, vendor selection, and project execution.
• Develop project and product delivery strategies aligned with clients’ objectives and long-term operational goals.
• Define integration strategies for SCADA systems with IT/OT platforms including GIS, DMS, OMS, and asset management systems, tailored to sector-specific needs.
• Oversee configuration and commissioning of telemetry infrastructure, including RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, and field devices, ensuring accurate data acquisition and reliable communications.
• Ensure robust implementation and governance of industry-standard protocols (IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, BACnet, OPC UA, ICCP, Multi-speak, Modbus, Profibus, etc.) across energy and water and industrial domains.
• Collaborate with control room engineers, field technicians, and operations teams to ensure SCADA systems meet real-time operational needs and enhance situational awareness.
• Design and lead execution of testing plans, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Provide expert guidance on SCADA best practices, emerging technologies, and innovation opportunities across energy and water sectors.
• Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure effective communication, issue resolution, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with SCADA implementation and integration, developing contingency plans to ensure system resilience.
• Conduct end-user training and maintain comprehensive documentation for system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Consult utility leadership to anticipate future system, data, and organizational needs, and collaborate on roadmap, vision, and delivery plans.

You will play a key role in supporting the development and strengthen existing client relationships and help our clients, who are leaders in the Financial Services industry, navigate the complex finance issues facing their business. As part of this growing team, you will also get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Experience working with or within utilities and infrastructure operators across electricity, water, gas, or renewables. Proven technical experience in operational technology systems and field device integration.
• Proven ability to lead and deliver technical projects with high quality, regardless of team size or complexity.
• Hands-on expertise in SCADA systems, including configuration, commissioning, and integration with RTUs, PLCs, IEDs, and telemetry networks.
• Familiarity with the full lifecycle of technology implementation projects—from requirements gathering and design to testing, deployment, and support.
• Technical competence in SCADA and related technologies supporting solutions across energy, water, and industrial sectors, including grid management, remote operations, and process automation.
• Understanding of the impact of renewable energy integration on SCADA operations, including implications for data acquisition, control logic, and grid stability.
• Strong analytical and data processing skills, with experience translating operational data into actionable insights for control room and field operations.
  
• Knowledge of communication protocols and data standards such as IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, Profibus, BACnet, OPC UA, ICCP, and CIM.
  
• Experience managing the design, build, and test phases of SCADA and related OT applications.
  
• Familiarity with technology procurement processes, including requirements development, vendor evaluation, and contracting.
  
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
  
• A commitment to continuous learning and openness to mentorship from senior engineers and subject matter experts.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process. To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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