SCADA Specialist

The Company:

OXBO are partnered with a well-established European IPP within the renewable energy industry with a large portfolio and real project pipeline. They are looking for a SCADA Specialist to join their team in Italy.

The Role:

The SCADA Specialist will lead the design, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems across utility-scale BESS and collocated renewable energy projects. This role requires strong technical expertise in multi-vendor SCADA environments, substation integration, and grid-connected systems. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, EPC contractors, OEMs, and grid operators across several European countries.

The Benefits:

• A competitive salary.
• 20% discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Exposure to wider European markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems for utility-scale BESS and renewable energy projects.
• Manage multi-vendor SCADA integration across BESS, PV, substations, and OEM platforms.
• Oversee SCADA commissioning activities, including testing, validation, alarms, and control logic.
• Coordinate substation SCADA integration and ensure compliance with DNO/TSO requirements.
• Troubleshoot communication protocols and system interfaces, including Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC-UA, and DNP3.
• Ensure cybersecurity standards and best practices are implemented across SCADA systems.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, FAT/SAT procedures, and commissioning reports.
• Collaborate with internal teams, EPC contractors, OEMs, and grid operators across international projects.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working with SCADA systems within renewable energy, power generation, or industrial automation environments.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC-UA, and DNP3).
• Experience managing complex multi-vendor SCADA integrations.
• Hands-on commissioning experience, including substation SCADA integration with grid operators.
• Ability and willingness to travel across multiple European countries.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent English language skills; additional European languages are advantageous.