Technical Project Manager – Utility Scale PV & SCADA Systems

Elum Energy; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 85.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Elum Energy in Madrid is seeking a senior Project Delivery and Technical Execution lead to own international PPC/SCADA projects from kickoff to commissioning, with Africa as a key frontier. You’ll be the technical backbone and client’s go‑to person, coordinating a tight team of engineers and subcontractors.

You’ll design SCADA architectures, lead onsite and remote commissioning, and drive end‑to‑end delivery while expanding device integrations for BESS and other assets.

Formación

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Energy.
• 5–10 years hands-on PPC/SCADA or control systems in utility-scale PV.
• Deep knowledge of SCADA architectures for solar plants.
• Fluent in English and French; strong communication skills.
• Experience onsite commissioning and device integrations.

Responsabilidades

• Drive end-to-end project management: budget, timeline, contracts, and risk.
• Coordinate internal engineering resources (SCADA development, hardware design) and subcontractors.
• Be the single point of accountability for customer satisfaction, from kickoff to go-live.
• Report progress to leadership and flag risks before they become problems.
• Design SCADA cabinet electrical architecture and plant network topology.
• Configure and master Elum’s PPC solution; lead onsite and remote commissioning.
• Define SCADA HMI technical specifications and hardware configurations.
• Lead internal initiatives to sharpen team practices and tooling.
• Design new device integrations to expand compatibility with BESS, Gensets, and beyond.
• Build and deliver training for newcomers and colleagues.
• Surface bugs and product improvements; support pre-sales with technical assessments.

Conocimientos

Master’s in Electrical Engineering

5–10 years PPC/SCADA experience

SCADA architectures

Modbus

IEC 104

OPC UA

IEC 61850

OCPP

Onsite commissioning

English & French fluency

BESS/hybrid/off-grid experience

Python/C++/Matlab

Energy modeling tools (DIgSILENT, PSS/

Educación

Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Elum Energy is a fast-growing company based in Paris with offices in Morocco, South Africa, UAE, India, Singapore, Mexico & Brazil specialized in monitoring & control solutions for solar power plants. Elum technology allows for simple and optimized operations of rooftop solar plants or utility scale ground PV plants coupled or not with energy storage systems (batteries) and in some cases with existing thermal generation units (diesel generators).

Our reference customers are constructors (EPCs) and operators (IPPs) of solar power plants and/or energy producers such as TOTAL, ENGIE, GreenYellow, SolarCentury...

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Your mission:

You’ll own complex, international PPC/SCADA projects from kickoff to commissioning with Africa as a key frontier. You’ll be the technical backbone and the client’s go‑to person, working with a tight‑knit team of engineers who are as passionate about solving hard problems as they are about doing great work.

What you’ll own:

Project Delivery

• Drive end-to-end project management: budget, timeline, contracts, and risk
• Coordinate internal engineering resources (SCADA development, hardware design) and subcontractors
• Be the single point of accountability for customer satisfaction, from kickoff to go‑live
• Report progress to leadership and flag risks before they become problems

Technical Execution

• Design SCADA cabinet electrical architecture and plant network topology (high availability, fast comms)
• Configure and master Elum’s PPC solution; lead onsite and remote commissioning
• Define SCADA HMI technical specifications
• Select and configure hardware (network, I/O interfaces, and more)

Growth & Impact

• Lead internal initiatives to sharpen team practices, templates, and tooling
• Design new device integrations to expand Elum’s compatibility with BESS, Gensets, and beyond
• Build and deliver training for newcomers and colleagues
• Surface bugs and product improvements that push Elum’s solutions forward
• Support pre‑sales with technical assessments and risk evaluations

What you bring

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or equivalent
• 5–10 years of hands‑on experience in PPC, SCADA, or control systems within utility‑scale PV — this is non‑negotiable
• Deep knowledge of SCADA architectures and their application in solar power plants
• Solid grasp of communication protocols: Modbus, IEC 104, OPC UA, IEC 61850, OCPP
• Onsite commissioning experience — you actually enjoy being in the field
• Bonus points for: BESS/hybrid/off‑grid experience, Python/C++/Matlab, energy modeling tools (DIgSILENT, PSS/E, PSCAD)
• English & French: full professional fluency (both mandatory)

How you show up

• You take initiative and drive decisions without waiting for direction
• You communicate with confidence and adapt your approach to any audience
• You navigate difficult conversations and bring people back to what matters
• You manage complexity across multiple fronts without losing sight of delivery
• You want to grow and you help others grow too

What makes this role different

You’ll join a core team of 8 specialists (3 PMs + 5 Technical Managers) Your team leader genuinely invests in individuals, work‑life balance, and making sure you feel rewarded for what you bring. We work on projects worldwide, and we solve problems with both experience and a fresh perspective.

• Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
• Location: Madrid - Spain

Why Elum?

• Real projects, real impact !
• A fast‑growing international environment where ambition is welcomed and rewarded
• A genuine career path built for talented, driven people
• Regular team seminars at our HQ in the heart of Paris that are as much about connection as they are about strategy