DCS Commissioning Engineer

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Powering Europe’s Energy Transition Freelance Talent for Grid, Wind & Storage Projects

!!! URGENT REQUIREMENT !!!

I am looking for a DCS Commissioning Engineer to join a global engineering firm ASAP

• Energy sector + Substations experience

1. SCADA Systems (Core)

• Strong hands-on experience configuring, integrating, and maintaining SCADA systems for electrical substations.
• In-depth knowledge of SCADA architecture, communication networks, and protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, Modbus TCP/IP, etc.).
• Ability to design and implement HMI/GUI in COPA-DATA Zenon — including mimic diagrams, alarm/event handling, trending, and reporting.

2. Zenon Software (Essential)

• Proven project experience with Zenon (by COPA-DATA), ideally in a substation automation environment.
• Configuration of Zenon for:
• Data acquisition from RTUs, IEDs, and PLCs
• Alarm and event configuration
• Sequence of events (SOE) management
• Integration of IEC 61850-compliant devices
• Familiar with Zenon Engineering Studio and Runtime environment.

3. Substation Automation Systems (SAS)

• Solid understanding of substation control systems, IEDs (Intelligent Electronic Devices), and RTUs (Remote Terminal Units).
• Experience in system integration, testing, and commissioning of automation systems.
• Familiar with GE D25, C264, or similar controllers (preferred).

4. FAT / SAT Experience

• Experience leading or supporting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT):
• Developing and executing FAT/SAT procedures.
• Testing communication interfaces (SCADA <-> IEDs/RTUs).
• Troubleshooting network and data exchange issues.
• Verifying alarms, events, interlocks, and control logic.Experience documenting test results and managing punch lists through to resolution.

5. Electrical & Substation Knowledge

• Understanding of substation layouts, protection schemes, switchgear, and bus configurations.
• Knowledge of single line diagrams (SLDs) and how they translate into SCADA/HMI.
• Awareness of safety procedures and grid operation standards (IEC/IEEE).

6. Professional Background

• Typically an Electrical / Control & Instrumentation Engineer with experience in substation automation or SCADA engineering.
• Experience working with utilities, EPCs, or OEMs in the T&D or power grid sectors.
• Fluent English is a must
• Driver licence valid in Germany is a must
• Fluent German nice to have.
• Experience with GE Grid Solutions systems or GE RTUs/IEDs.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity for OT systems.
• Familiarity with other SCADA platforms (e.g., Siemens WinCC OA, Schneider EcoStruxure, ABB MicroSCADA).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Industries: Services for Renewable Energy and Engineering Services

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