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 and battery energy storage projects. This role serves as the central technical interface between engineering, project teams, customers, grid operators and external suppliers—ensuring systems are correctly specified, integrated, tested and commissioned.

The position combines strong technical understanding with coordination and stakeholder management. You'll translate between grid operator requirements, customer expectations, supplier solutions and EPC project realities. When a plant reaches commissioning, you ensure SCADA, plant protection control and communication systems work reliably rather than becoming the project's last unresolved interface.

This opportunity is based in Saarbrücken with occasional travel to project sites, suppliers or customers.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of SCADA, monitoring, plant control and communication systems across the full plant lifecycle
• Supplier management—coordinating SCADA and plant protection control providers, holding them accountable for correct specification, integration and delivery
• Acting as the central technical interface between engineering, project teams, customers, grid operators and suppliers
• Testing and commissioning oversight for SCADA, plant protection control and communication systems
• Engineering and project coordination from specification through to operational handover

What We're Looking For

• Degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, control engineering, mechatronics, computer engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
• Several years of professional experience in SCADA, industrial automation, power plant control, renewable energy, or grid integration
• Experience with utility-scale solar, battery storage, substations, or other power generation assets highly desirable
• Good 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 comparable
• Understanding of active power, reactive power, voltage 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 with engineers, customers, suppliers and grid operators
• Structured working style and a strong ownership mentality—you drive technical topics until resolved
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites, suppliers or customers
• Driving licence category B
• Fluent English; German language skills strongly preferred
• Responsible, proactive and solution-oriented approach to work with the ability to apply professional expertise effectively in day-to-day activities
• Commitment to respectful, trusting collaboration and mutual support within the team

How We Work with You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will screen your application and conduct an initial assessment of your technical background and career goals. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client organization directly—all communication flows through our recruiting team to ensure a professional and coordinated process.

Pay

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

Equal Opportunity

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