Senior Control Engineer

Senior Control Engineer - Germany OR Spain

SCADA Architecture & Engineering

• Design and review SCADA architecture for BESS projects, including networking topology, server configuration, and communication protocols (Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, OPC UA).
• Define and validate communication interfaces between BMS, PCS, MV skids, and remote/local control centers (SCADA CCC / dispatch).
• Prepare and review technical specifications for SCADA systems and fiber optic networks.
• Evaluate and approve engineering designs from Client EPC contractors and third-party integrators, ensuring compliance with interoperability and communication protocols.
• Support supplier evaluation and RFQ/clarification processes; provide technical responses to vendor queries.
• Lead and coordinate commissioning of SCADA and control systems on-site, including pre-commissioning checks (FAT/SAT support), signal verification, and interoperability testing.
• Train and guide site personnel and end users on SCADA operation; provide technical support during and after system startup.
• Coordinate escalation and resolution of SCADA-related technical issues across projects, including communication architecture deviations and signal integrity concerns.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation: logic diagrams, signal lists, SCADA specs, commissioning protocols, and as-built records.

Regulatory & Cross-functional Coordination

• Support regulatory compliance related to connection requirements with national coordinators and distributors (e.g., CEN, NTS&CS).
• Coordinate with HQ Engineering, EPC teams, O&M operators, and equipment OEMs to resolve technical issues across the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SCADA standards and commissioning procedures based on lessons learned from executed projects.

Job Requirements

Must-have

• Familiarity with protection relays, HMI configuration, fiber optics, CCTV, and instrumentation.
• Strong documentation habits with analytical mindset.
• Capable of managing simultaneous projects and coordinating multi-party commissioning teams.
• Proactive and adaptable - comfortable coordinating with local teams, EPC contractors, and overseas HQ stakeholders.
• English intermediate or above (technical reading and written communication with HQ).
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across Engineering, Supply, Logistics, and Site teams.
• Availability to travel within the region and internationally (including China).

Advantage (Nice to have)

• Prior experience in BESS, solar PV, or wind projects is strongly valued.
• Experience in EPC environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with PVSyst or PVCase is a plus.
• Experience working with national coordinators and distributors (CEN, NTS&CS or similar).
• Formal certifications in SCADA, networking, or industrial control systems.
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills (for LAC region coordination).