Scada Engineer (Solar PV) – Construction Industry

Energy Vault; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contractor is looking for a skilled SCADA Engineer to join their Control Systems team in Johannesburg. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for a professional with over 3 years of experience in SCADA system design and programming, particularly in solar and grid-tied energy systems. Successful candidates will engage in system commissioning and develop innovative SCADA solutions, ensuring compliance with the latest technology standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years SCADA experience in solar PV or renewable projects.
• Proven experience in PPC configuration and commissioning.
• Solid understanding of grid-tied logic and system-level control.

Responsibilities

• Design and program SCADA systems for control applications.
• Integrate third-party SCADA systems with overall plant control.
• Configure PPCs to comply with utility grid codes.

Skills

SCADA system design

Programming (PLC/HMI)

Modbus TCP/IP

IEC 60870-5-104

DNP3

OPC UA

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

EcoStruxure

Codesys

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable contractor seeking a SCADA Engineer to join their Control Systems team in Johannesburg.

This is a full-time, permanent position suited to an energetic professional with 3+ years of experience in SCADA system design, programming, and commissioning—especially in solar PV and grid-tied energy systems.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s in Electrical, Electronic, or Control Engineering.
• At least 3 years of SCADA experience in solar PV or renewable projects.
• Proven experience in PPC configuration and commissioning (Siemens, Schneider, DEIF, etc.).
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming (TIA Portal, EcoStruxure, Codesys).
• Solid understanding of Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, OPC UA.
• Familiar with grid-tied logic and system-level control schematics.
• Willingness to travel for site work and system commissioning.
• Developing specifications and concept designs for SCADA components and system architecture.
• Reviewing and integrating third-party SCADA systems with overall plant control systems.
• Configuring Power Plant Controllers (PPC) and ensuring compliance with utility grid codes.
• Experience in hybrid or BESS systems is a plus.

Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Meghan du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website:rporecruitment.usor email us your CV:[emailprotected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.