Controls/SCADA Engineer (m/w/d)

Overview

Controls/SCADA Engineer responsible for documenting and maintaining Controls infrastructure, managing change control, and supporting Controls services across site and enterprise levels, with travel throughout EMEA.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain documentation of existing Controls infrastructure including hardware, applications, protocols, communication links and system backup and recovery strategies.
• Keep current with all Company products, developments, and projects as they apply to the Controls network at both site and enterprise levels.
• Maintain strict management of change control procedures and documentation.
• Remain current on industry best practices and updated technology to ensure the company is provided world-class Controls services.
• Support company strategy and provide relevant reporting and updates to Company leadership as needed.
• Develop and recommend performance management and feedback to current Controls technical support KPI's.
• Execute tasks related to Fluence' safety KPIs.
• Travel throughout EMEA.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer / industrial engineering with focus on automation and controls (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant Controls/Software/programming experience with a power utility or related industry and the design, operation and maintenance of a power plant.
• Experience in the electricity transmission/distribution sector and EMS systems: Grid code and requirements analysis, development and testing of algorithms for Grid services applications.
• Extensive knowledge in configuration and development of SCADA protocols: IEC60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus & TCP/IP, PLC, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), SEL Real Time Automation Controller (RTAC), SEL Relays & Meters, Siemens Relays & Meters & SCADA Gateways & Data Concentrators.
• Experience in Linux based systems and commands.
• High-level programming languages such as Python and shell/bash scripting.
• Experience with Github.
• Experience on the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment including but not limited to inverters, transformers, I/O racks, telecommunications, and controllers.
• Solution-oriented mindset.