SCADA Engineering Manager (m/f/d) – Utility Scale PV & BESS

Overview

We are representing a confidential renewable energy organization seeking a SCADA Engineering Manager to take technical ownership of SCADA, monitoring, plant control, and communication systems for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects. In this role, you will serve as the central technical interface between engineering teams, project delivery groups, customers, grid operators, and external system suppliers—ensuring critical control and monitoring infrastructure is correctly specified, integrated, tested, and commissioned.

This position combines deep technical expertise with coordination and stakeholder management. You will translate between grid operator requirements, customer expectations, supplier solutions, and EPC project realities. When a plant reaches commissioning, you ensure SCADA, plant control, and communication systems function reliably rather than becoming unresolved interfaces that delay energization.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery and performance of SCADA, monitoring, plant control, and communication systems across the project lifecycle
• Manage relationships with SCADA and plant control suppliers, holding them accountable for correct specification, integration, and delivery
• Act as the primary technical interface coordinating engineering, project teams, customers, grid operators, and suppliers
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities for SCADA, plant protection and control systems, and communication networks
• Coordinate engineering and project execution across multiple concurrent utility-scale installations
• Troubleshoot complex system interfaces spanning hardware, software, and communication layers
• Drive technical issues to resolution with a strong ownership mentality

What We're Looking For

• Degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, control engineering, mechatronics, computer engineering, or comparable technical discipline
• Several years of professional experience in SCADA, industrial automation, power plant control, renewable energy, or grid integration
• Experience with utility-scale PV, battery storage systems, substations, or other power generation assets highly desirable
• Solid understanding of SCADA architectures, industrial communication networks, and plant control systems
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, OPC UA, or similar standards
• Understanding of active power, reactive power, voltage control, and grid control concepts is an advantage
• Experience working with grid operators, utilities, or grid compliance requirements highly desirable
• Proven track record coordinating external technical suppliers and managing complex system interfaces
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and communication systems
• Confident communicator capable of working effectively with engineers, customers, suppliers, and grid operators
• Structured working style with the ability to drive technical topics to completion
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites, suppliers, or customer locations
• Valid driving license (category B)
• Fluent English; German language skills strongly preferred
• Responsible, proactive, and solution-oriented approach with commitment to respectful collaboration

How We Work with You

Candidates apply through Get A Job.ai, where our recruiting team will review your profile and conduct an initial screening. If there is a strong match, we will prepare and submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the employer directly—all communication and coordination will be managed through our talent team to ensure the best outcome for your application.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

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