Industry Directory
Energy & Utilities SCADA Integrators
This page highlights system integrators who work in electric power, gas, and other utility environments. Many of these firms design and support SCADA and control systems for generation, substations, distribution networks, and industrial utility systems.
How SCADA is Used in Energy & Utility Systems
In the energy and utilities sector, SCADA systems monitor and control assets spread across plants, substations, and distribution networks. Integrators connect IEDs, RTUs, PLCs, protection relays, and metering devices so operators can see system status, respond to alarms, and execute control actions from a central control room.
Depending on the application, projects may cover power generation units, switchyards, substations, feeder lines, or utility systems inside large industrial facilities. Integrators often work within existing company standards for control hardware, networks, and cybersecurity.
Typical Control Platforms and Protocols
Integrators in this space work across a range of platforms and protocols, including IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC UA, and vendor-specific drivers used in generation and substation automation systems. Many projects must integrate new IEDs and RTUs with legacy equipment that is still in service.
In some cases, SCADA servers are tightly integrated with historian, outage management, or advanced distribution management systems. Integrators may be asked to standardize data points, naming conventions, and alarms so information can be shared reliably between operations and planning tools.
Industry-Specific Considerations for Energy & Utilities
Utility and generation projects typically include strict requirements for safety, reliability, and compliance. Work may need to align with NERC, CIP, or internal cybersecurity standards, along with utility practices for testing and commissioning changes in the field.
Integrators often coordinate with operations, protection engineering, telecom, and IT security groups. Cutover plans, rollback procedures, and clear documentation are important whenever SCADA changes touch live infrastructure.
When Energy & Utility Operators Work with SCADA Integrators
Utilities and large energy users typically bring in integrators when they add new substations or generators, modernize legacy SCADA systems, or extend visibility to new assets and remote sites. Projects can range from configuration changes and new points to complete platform migrations and fleet-wide standardization.