SCADA Senior Engineer

SCADA Senior Engineer for a major Offshore Wind Project based in Germany

Responsibilities

• SCADA Architecture & Integration, to ensure interoperable monitoring and control across wind turbines, substation IEDs, meteorological systems, and the plant management system.
• Implement and validate telecontrol communication between offshore platforms, RTUs/IEDs, and the central control center; configure ASDU/IOA addressing, sequence control, and event reporting.
• Grid Connection & Interface with TSOs, align SCADA signal lists, alarms, and controls with TSO grid connection rules
• Support commissioning and acceptance testing at onshore converter stations and offshore platforms, consistent with AC/HVDC connection concepts applied in German offshore grids.
• Ensure SCADA and OT networks comply with Energy Industry Act obligations on offshore grid connection planning/execution and TSO responsibilities.
• Implement cybersecurity controls and KRITIS requirements and track evolving NIS2 implementation under the revised BSI Act
• Support compliance related to EEG/WindSeeG procedures impacting offshore wind operations and signals.
• Testing & Commissioning
• Documentation & Stakeholder Interface

Requirements

• Bachelor's/master's in electrical/Power Systems Engineering, Automation/Control, or related discipline.
• 5 years' experience in utility SCADA in offshore wind Germany.
• Standards & Technical Skills
• Hands on expertise with information models/mappings and compliance testing.
• Familiarity with German grid connection application rules and TSO?specific NAR requirements for offshore connections.
• Working knowledge of AC vs HVDC offshore connection architectures used in Germany.
• Regulatory & Cybersecurity
• Demonstrated understanding of EnWG/NABEG processes and BNetzA oversight on grid expansion and connection; ability to embed regulatory obligations into SCADA design and procedures.