SCADA LCM Engineer

Earthstream; Fredericia Kommune; On-site; DKK 688,800 - 1,102,080; Part time

Job summary

Earthstream is looking for a SCADA LCM Engineer for a freelance contract focused on wind energy in Denmark. You will support a major Life Cycle Management programme for wind turbines, working across Denmark and UK sites.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on SCADA expertise and experience with Vestas or Siemens Gamesa platforms, delivering upgrades and improvements while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong problem-solving skills and capability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience with WTG SCADA systems on either Vestas or Siemens Gamesa (SGRE) platforms.
• Experience delivering LCM, upgrade and commissioning projects within operational wind farms.
• Basic electrical competencies including panel wiring and installation support.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure and integrate OT/SCADA systems within staging and testing environment.
• Deliver WTG Life Cycle Management (LCM) upgrades.
• Support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting activities across operational wind farms.

Skills

Hands-on experience with WTG SCADA systems

Servers and operating systems

Virtualisation technologies

Industrial networking and IT/OT environments

Troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities

Education

Valid GWO certification

Tools

SCADA platforms (SGRE or Vestas)

Job description

SCADA LCM Engineer

Freelance Contract | Wind Energy | Denmark

Location: Fredericia, Denmark

Contract Duration: September 2026 – December 2027

Rate: 790 DKK/hour

Travel: UK and Central Europe wind farm sites as required

Industry: Renewable Energy / Wind Power / OT & SCADA Systems

The Opportunity

• We are seeking an experienced SCADA LCM Engineer to support a major Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) Life Cycle Management programme.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with strong OT/SCADA expertise and experience working on Vestas or Siemens Gamesa (SGRE) wind turbine platforms.
• Working across both a Denmark-based server lab and operational wind farm sites throughout the UK and Central Europe, you will play a key role in delivering SCADA upgrades, infrastructure improvements, commissioning activities, and long‑term lifecycle management projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, configure and integrate OT/SCADA systems within a staging and testing environment.
• Deliver WTG Life Cycle Management (LCM) upgrades, including software, firmware, infrastructure and control system updates.
• Support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting activities across operational wind farms.
• Configure and maintain SCADA platforms within SGRE or Vestas environments.
• Deploy and support servers, virtualised environments and industrial networking infrastructure.
• Perform system patching, upgrades and cybersecurity hardening activities.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning activities.
• Produce technical documentation, drawings and operational handover packages.
• Provide technical input into procurement activities and hardware selection.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety standards, PPE requirements and GWO regulations.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Proven hands‑on experience with WTG SCADA systems on either Vestas or Siemens Gamesa (SGRE) platforms.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Servers and operating systems
  • Virtualisation technologies
  • Industrial networking and IT/OT environments
• Experience delivering LCM, upgrade and commissioning projects within operational wind farms.
• Basic electrical competencies including panel wiring and installation support.
• Valid GWO certification.
• The ability to work independently both in laboratory and field environments.
• Experience working with OEMs, vendors and multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience producing technical documentation and handover deliverables.

What We're Looking For

• We're looking for a practical, delivery‑focused engineer who enjoys being hands‑on with technology and solving complex technical challenges.
• You’ll be comfortable working across both lab and site environments and have a strong understanding of the unique challenges associated with operational wind farm infrastructure and SCADA systems.