Substation SCADA & PPC Engineer — Hybrid, Permanent

Zelestra; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career opportunities and professional

Permanent contract

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Zelestra seeks a Senior SCADA & PPC Engineer to develop and maintain plant SCADA and PPC control logic across multi-technology assets, ensuring grid code compliance and reliable operation.

The role requires 5+ years in SCADA, PPC development, and BESS integration, plus fluent English (C1). We offer a permanent contract, hybrid work model, and opportunities for international travel and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master in Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in SCADA development and PLC/RTU projects.
• Knowledge of grid codes and PPC standards.
• Fluent English (C1) and strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain plant SCADA and substation SCADA systems.
• Define SCADA architectures for central and substation levels.
• Configure and test PPC control algorithms (active/reactive power, voltage, frequency).
• Integrate PPC with SCADA and protection equipment; ensure grid code compliance.

Skills

Programming

Scripting

SQL Databases

SCADA platforms

PPC / Power Plant Control

BESS integration

HPPC / Master PPC

English proficiency

Education

Master in Telecommunications Engineering

Degree in Telecommunications Technology Engineering

Tools

Ignition

SICAM

WinCC

Job description

Zelestra seeks a Senior SCADA & PPC Engineer to develop and maintain plant SCADA and PPC control logic across multi-technology assets, ensuring grid code compliance and reliable operation.

The role requires 5+ years in SCADA, PPC development, and BESS integration, plus fluent English (C1). We offer a permanent contract, hybrid work model, and opportunities for international travel and professional growth.