SCADA Engineer (Renewable Energy / Communication Network / Cybersecurity / Grid Code) – South Africa

CA Global; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible, diverse, and international环境

Innovative and ambitious company

Job summary

CA Global is seeking a SCADA Engineer to own SCADA operations and integration across sites with grid operators and the central monitoring office. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in communication network design, SCADA implementation, and commissioning in power generation environments.

The role requires expertise in IP protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC61850) and IT/networking, plus the ability to read diagrams and work in a dynamic, international setting.

Qualifications

• B.Eng in Electrical Engineering is required.
• MCSE, N+, CCNA or relevant IT qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Communication Network Design and SCADA implementation.
• Experience commissioning communication networks and SCADA software.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and drawings.
• Experience in power generation advantageous.
• Strong IT and networking knowledge (IP protocols, DNP3, Modbus, Serial, IEC61850).
• IT infrastructure or operations management experience.

Responsibilities

• Specify minimum requirements and specifications related to SCADA systems and communication networks.
• Conduct due diligence on technologies to identify risks and opportunities during design phase.
• Identify all communication interfaces, IP lists, and protocols for project and utility interfaces.
• Participate in SCADA hardware design reviews, technology selection, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning.
• Implement signals, analogues, alarm updates, and configuration of the SCADA software platform.
• Ensure correct implementation of design and compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
• Update SCADA and communication as-built drawings to align site implementation with design.
• Provide EPC with lessons learned for future projects.
• Support Grid Code compliance through signal point-to-point testing and SCADA functionality testing.

Skills

SCADA implementation

Communication networks

IP protocols

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

B. Eng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MCSE

N+

CCNA

DNP3

Modbus

IEC61850

Job description

Reference No. AK21

Job Description

Our client, a major renewable energy company, is seeking a SCADA Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. The role involves taking ownership of SCADA operations and functionality, ensuring seamless integration between sites, grid operators, and the central monitoring office. The successful candidate will have strong experience in communication network design, SCADA implementation, and commissioning within power generation environments.

Responsibilities

• Specify minimum requirements and specifications related to SCADA systems and communication networks
• Conduct due diligence on relevant technologies to identify risks and opportunities during design phase
• Identify all communication interfaces, IP lists, and protocols for project and utility interfaces
• Participate in SCADA hardware design reviews, technology selection, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning
• Implement signals, analogues, alarm updates, and general configuration of the company SCADA software platform
• Ensure correct implementation of design and compliance with cybersecurity requirements
• Update SCADA and communication as-built drawings to align site implementation with design
• Provide EPC with lessons learned for future projects
• Support Grid Code compliance through signal point-to-point testing and SCADA functionality testing for plants in construction and operation

Qualification and Skill

• B. Eng in Electrical Engineering
• MCSE, N+, CCNA or relevant IT qualification advantageous
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Communication Network Design and SCADA implementation
• Experience commissioning communication networks and SCADA software
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and drawings
• Experience in power generation advantageous
• Strong IT and networking knowledge (IP protocols, DNP3, Modbus, Serial, IEC61850)
• IT infrastructure or operations management experience

Benefits and Contractual Information

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work in a flexible, diverse, and international environment
• Be part of an innovative and ambitious company in a growing industry