Controls / SCADA Engineer

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Our client is looking for experienced SCADA Engineers – Hybrid – London / Amsterdam / Germany


Job Description:

You will be responsible for supporting SCADA integration and communication systems across utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout the EMEA region.

The role will focus on SCADA systems integration, monitoring systems, communication protocols, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning support for transmission and distribution connected renewable energy projects.

You will work closely with project teams, field engineers, clients, and subcontractors to support successful integration of SCADA and monitoring systems into TSO and EMS environments.


The main responsibilities include:

Supporting SCADA integration into TSO and EMS systems

Supporting configuration of monitoring systems and communication interfaces

Supporting FAT/SAT testing and commissioning activities

Working with SCADA protocols including: IEC61850, DNP3, Modbus and IEC104

Supporting troubleshooting activities during project execution and commissioning

Supporting development and maintenance of SCADA documentation and communication diagrams

Supporting interfaces with clients and subcontractors during project execution


Requirements:

Essential

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience within utilities, transmission & distribution, substations, renewables, or energy infrastructure projects

Knowledge of SCADA systems and communication protocols including:

  • IEC60870-5-101/103/104
  • IEC 61850
  • DNP3
  • Modbus TCP/IP

Experience with:

  • RTUs
  • PLC systems
  • SCADA gateways
  • Data concentrators
  • SEL / Siemens systems

Experience supporting commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, or system integration activities

Strong communication and troubleshooting skills

Fluent English


Desirable

BESS / Energy Storage experience

OT networking knowledge

Linux / Python / Github experience

German language skills


Contract Details:

12-month initial contract

Hybrid working

EMEA travel required

Rate dependent on experience

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Job Description:

Our client is looking for experienced SCADA Engineers – Hybrid – London / Amsterdam / Germany

Job Description:

You will be responsible for supporting SCADA integration and communication systems across utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout the EMEA region.

The role will focus on SCADA systems integration, monitoring systems, communication protocols, FAT/SAT testing, and commissioning support for transmission and distribution connected renewable energy projects.

You will work closely with project teams, field engineers, clients, and subcontractors to support successful integration of SCADA and monitoring systems into TSO and EMS environments.

The main responsibilities include:

Supporting SCADA integration into TSO and EMS systems

Supporting configuration of monitoring systems and communication interfaces

Supporting FAT/SAT testing and commissioning activities

Working with SCADA protocols including: IEC61850, DNP3, Modbus and IEC104

Supporting troubleshooting activities during project execution and commissioning

Supporting development and maintenance of SCADA documentation and communication diagrams

Supporting interfaces with clients and subcontractors during project execution

Requirements:

Essential

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience within utilities, transmission & distribution, substations, renewables, or energy infrastructure projects

Knowledge of SCADA systems and communication protocols including:

  • IEC60870-5-101/103/104
  • IEC 61850
  • DNP3
  • Modbus TCP/IP

Experience with:

  • RTUs
  • PLC systems
  • SCADA gateways
  • Data concentrators
  • SEL / Siemens systems

Experience supporting commissioning, FAT/SAT testing, or system integration activities

Strong communication and troubleshooting skills

Fluent English

Desirable

BESS / Energy Storage experience

OT networking knowledge

Linux / Python / Github experience

German language skills

Contract Details:

12-month initial contract

Hybrid working

EMEA travel required

Rate dependent on experience

Posted: May 17th, 2026