SCADA Engineer – Grid Real-Time Automation (6-Month)

Queen Square Recruitment; 's-Hertogenbosch; Hybrid; EUR 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Square Recruitment is seeking a SCADA Engineer for a 6-month freelance assignment near 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Hybrid arrangement with 2–3 days onsite.

You will design, configure, and maintain SCADA systems, integrate RTUs/PLCs and field devices, and support telemetry and real-time data across the distribution network.

The project focuses on live grid management and congestion management; fluent English is required and Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SCADA engineering experience on Siemens Spectrum Power, GE PowerOn, ABB Network Manager, or Survalent.
• Strong background in power systems and distribution grid operations.
• Experience with RTU/PLC integration and configuration.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850, DNP3, ICCP, and Modbus protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain SCADA systems for real-time grid operations.
• Integrate RTUs, PLCs, and field devices into the SCADA environment.
• Support telemetry, alarm management, and data acquisition across the network.
• Commission and test SCADA functionality during substation upgrades.
• Collaborate with control room and protection teams to ensure system reliability.

Skills

SCADA engineering

RTU/PLC integration

Power systems

Substation automation

Real-time protocols

English fluency

Job description

Queen Square Recruitment is seeking a SCADA Engineer for a 6-month freelance assignment near 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. Hybrid arrangement with 2–3 days onsite.

You will design, configure, and maintain SCADA systems, integrate RTUs/PLCs and field devices, and support telemetry and real-time data across the distribution network.

The project focuses on live grid management and congestion management; fluent English is required and Dutch is a plus.