SCADA Engineer: Grid Operations & Cyber Security

Scatec Asa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Cape Town is seeking a SCADA Engineer to manage SCADA operations and ensure smooth integration across various sites. The role requires a B. Eng in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant fields. Candidates with a strong background in Communication Network Design, SCADA implementation, and power generation will excel. The company offers a diverse and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Challenging work in a diverse team

International working environment

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience in Communication Network Design and SCADA.
• Experience with commissioning communication networks and SCADA software.
• Work experience in the power generation industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Specify requirements for the SCADA system and communication network.
• Conduct due diligence on technologies for design.
• Involved in SCADA hardware design reviews and site commissioning.
• Ensure alignment of SCADA implementation with design.
• Support point-to-point testing and SCADA functionality.

Skills

Communication Network Design

SCADA implementation

Technical diagrams understanding

Networking protocols

IT and network knowledge

Education

B. Eng in Electrical Engineering

MCSE or relevant IT qualification

Job description

A leading renewable energy company in Cape Town is seeking a SCADA Engineer to manage SCADA operations and ensure smooth integration across various sites. The role requires a B. Eng in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant fields. Candidates with a strong background in Communication Network Design, SCADA implementation, and power generation will excel. The company offers a diverse and flexible working environment.