Scada Manager

INTEC Energy Solutions; Comunidad de Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

INTEC Energy Solutions in Madrid seeks a SCADA Manager to lead the design, coordination, implementation, and technical management of SCADA systems for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects. You will guide the complete SCADA engineering lifecycle across multi-region projects, coordinating with clients, EPC partners, and suppliers.

The role requires strong technical leadership, extensive SCADA experience, and fluency in English to ensure compliance with international standards, cybersecurity

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Control & Automation Engineering.
• 8+ years in SCADA engineering, automation, or industrial comms.
• 3+ years leading SCADA engineering teams or as a technical lead.
• Experience with utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, substations, or industrial projects.
• Fluent English, strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage all SCADA engineering activities across projects.
• Define SCADA architecture, networks, diagrams, and control philosophy.
• Review docs: diagrams, layouts, and architecture documentation.
• Coordinate with PPC, EMS, inverters, RTUs, protection relays, meters, etc.
• Mentor SCADA engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with IEC standards, cybersecurity, and grid codes.

Conocimientos

SCADA engineering

Leadership

Industrial automation

IEC knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Control & Automation Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

OT Architecture

Descripción del empleo

INTEC Energy Solutions delivers best-in-class services in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Project Development, Consultancy, and Operation & Maintenance, along with New Energy Solutions. With a globally experienced team, INTEC has managed over 200 projects and achieved an installed and secured capacity of 5 GW. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, INTEC also operates offices in Germany, Türkiye, Spain, Azerbaijan, Romania, Mauritius, Mauritania, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, with plans for further expansion.

As the SCADA Manager (Utility-Scale Solar PV & BESS), you will lead the design, coordination, implementation, and technical management of SCADA systems for utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the complete SCADA engineering lifecycle, leading multidisciplinary engineering activities, coordinating with clients, suppliers, EPC partners, and internal teams, while ensuring compliance with international standards, cybersecurity requirements, and grid connection regulations. This role requires both strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities to successfully deliver complex renewable energy projects across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all SCADA engineering activities throughout project execution.
• Manage the preparation, review, and approval of SCADA system design documentation for utility-scale PV and BESS projects.
• Define SCADA system architecture, communication network topology, system block diagrams, interface drawings, and overall control philosophy.
• Review and approve communication layouts, fiber optic layouts, network architecture drawings, equipment connection diagrams, and SCADA system architecture documentation.
• Oversee the preparation and validation of: Signal Lists, I/O Lists, Tag Lists, Protocol Mapping Tables, Alarm Lists, Data Point Schedules
• Lead the integration of SCADA with: Power Plant Controller (PPC), Energy Management System (EMS), Inverters, Battery Energy Storage Systems, RTUs, Protection Relays, Weather Stations, Energy Meters, MV Switchgear, Other plant communication devices.
• Review vendor documentation for SCADA, PPC, EMS, RTUs, communication equipment, networking devices, and industrial automation systems.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, Owner's Engineers, EPC contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding SCADA-related matters.
• Ensure all SCADA deliverables comply with project specifications, cybersecurity requirements, IEC standards, utility requirements, and international grid codes.
• Support procurement activities through technical evaluations, vendor selection, and clarification meetings.
• Manage SCADA engineering schedules, resource planning, workload distribution, and engineering quality.
• Provide technical leadership during FAT, SAT, commissioning, energization, and troubleshooting activities.
• Review commissioning procedures, functional descriptions, method statements, and testing documentation.
• Establish engineering best practices, technical standards, and design guidelines for SCADA systems.
• Mentor and technically support SCADA Engineers and junior engineering team members.
• Coordinate closely with Electrical Design, Protection & Control, BESS, Civil, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams.
• Monitor engineering progress, manage technical risks, and ensure timely project delivery.
• Maintain proper document control, design review records, NCR responses, and technical coordination logs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Control & Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in SCADA engineering, automation systems, or industrial communication systems.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading SCADA engineering teams or acting as a technical lead.
• Strong experience in utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, substations, power plants, or industrial automation projects.
• Proven experience managing SCADA engineering throughout the full EPC project lifecycle.
• Excellent understanding of: SCADA Systems, PPC, EMS, Industrial Networking, Data Acquisition Systems, OT Architecture.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols: IEC 61850, IEC , Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, OPC UA, DNP3 (preferred), TCP/IP
• Strong understanding of: Industrial Ethernet, Fiber Optic Communication, VLAN, Managed Switches, Firewalls, Routers, IP Addressing, Redundant Communication Networks.
• Ability to review and approve: Communication Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Network, Architecture Drawings, Interface Drawings, Control Philosophy Documents.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Strong leadership, coordination, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.