Pv Engineer

Siemens Energy; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Portugal is seeking a PV Engineer to design and optimize control logic for wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen, and hybrid plants. You will work across the project lifecycle to ensure reliable operation and integration of renewable assets into energy systems.

The role requires a Master’s in engineering related to energy or automation, hands-on experience with SCADA, PPC, EMS, BESS, and PLC/DCS platforms (SIMATIC, PCS 7, S7, SPPA/Omnivise).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering related to energy generation, automation, or control.
• Experience with renewable energy control solutions (SCADA, PPC, EMS, BESS).
• Hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle: design review, control engineering, FAT, SAT, commissioning.
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming and engineering environments such as SIMATIC, PCS 7, S7, SPPA/Omnivise T3000.
• Knowledge of ladder logic, structured text, function block diagram, or model-based control is a plus.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and optimize control and process solutions for renewable energy applications, including wind, solar, battery energy storage, hydrogen, hybrid plants, and grid-support systems.
• Implement and modify control logic, hardware interfaces, and HMIs in line with customer requirements.
• Manage customer expectations and coordinate project-specific concepts with internal and external engineering partners.
• Perform software reviews, simulations, functional tests, commissioning support, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable, secure, and maintainable system performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners across different countries and contribute to renewable-energy expertise, lessons learned, and reusable engineering standards.

Job description

PV Engineer

Job ID 300667 Location Portugal Lisboa Amadora Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy Unipessoal Lda. Organization Gas Services Business Unit Central Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Professional / Experienced

About the Role

Imagine being at the heart of the energy transition, where each day brings new technical challenges and opportunities to innovate. As a Renewable Energy Control Engineer, you will design and engineer the control logic behind wind, solar, battery energy storage, hydrogen, and hybrid power solutions. Your work will help optimize performance, ensure reliable operation, and integrate renewable assets into tomorrow’s energy systems. Ready to advance your career and make a lasting impact? Join us and help shape a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy future!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Engineer and optimize control and process solutions for renewable energy applications, including wind, solar, battery energy storage, hydrogen, hybrid plants, and grid-support systems.
• Implement and modify control logic, hardware interfaces, and HMIs in line with customer requirements.
• Manage customer expectations and coordinate project-specific concepts with internal and external engineering partners.
• Perform software reviews, simulations, functional tests, commissioning support, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable, secure, and maintainable system performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners across different countries and contribute to renewable-energy expertise, lessons learned, and reusable engineering standards.

What You Bring

A Master's degree in Engineering related to energy generation, automation, or control, or equivalent experience.

• Experience with renewable energy control solutions, including SCADA systems, Power Plant Controllers (PPC), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and grid-code compliance functions for renewable power plants.
• Hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle: design review, control engineering, FAT, SAT, commissioning, handover to service.
• Experience with PLC/DCS programming and engineering environments such as SIMATIC, PCS 7, S7, SPPA/Omnivise T3000, or comparable platforms. Knowledge of Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, or model‑based control is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English; German is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to various projects, teams, and workload fluctuations with cultural sensitivity. And advanced proficiency in MS Office tools.