SCADA Engineering Manager (m/f/d) – Utility Scale PV & BESS

OverviewAs SCADA Engineering Manager, you take technical ownership of SCADA, monitoring, plant control and communication systems for our utility-scale PV and BESS projects. You act as the central technical interface between engineering, project teams, customers, grid operators and external suppliers such as Gantner or meteocontrol — ensuring these systems are correctly specified, integrated, tested and commissioned. This role combines strong technical understanding with coordination and stakeholder management: you translate between grid operator requirements, customer expectations, supplier solutions and EPC project realities.  Most importantly, when a plant reaches commissioning, you ensure SCADA, PPC and communication systems work reliably — rather than becoming the project's last unresolved interface. Your missionTechnical ownership of SCADA, monitoring, plant control and communication systemsSupplier management — coordinating SCADA/PPC providers (e.g. Gantner, meteocontrol) and holding them accountable for correct specification, integration and deliveryActing as the central technical interface between engineering, project teams, customers, grid operators and suppliersTesting & commissioning oversight for SCADA, PPC and communication systemsEngineering & project coordination across the full plant lifecycle Your profileDegree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, control engineering, mechatronics, computer engineering, or a comparable technical disciplineSeveral years of professional experience in SCADA, industrial automation, power plant control, renewable energy, or grid integrationExperience with utility-scale PV, BESS, substations, or other power generation assets highly desirableGood understanding of SCADA architectures, industrial communication networks, and plant control systemsFamiliarity with communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850, OPC UA or comparableUnderstanding of active power, reactive power, voltage and grid control concepts is an advantageExperience working with grid operators, utilities, or grid compliance requirements highly desirableProven track record coordinating external technical suppliers and managing complex system interfacesStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills across hardware, software and communication systemsConfident communicator with engineers, customers, suppliers and grid operatorsStructured working style and a strong ownership mentality — you drive technical topics until resolvedWillingness to travel occasionally to project sites, suppliers or customersDriving licence category BFluent English; German language skills strongly preferredA responsible, proactive and solution-oriented approach to work, with the ability to apply professional expertise effectively in day-to-day activitiesA commitment to respectful, trusting collaboration and mutual support within the team What we offer  Work in a growing, international company with a start-up mindsetA workplace in a central location in Saarbrücken with good transport linksAn open and friendly working atmosphereFlexitime scheme with core working hoursCompany sports programme (Hansefit)Subsidised parking in the city centre or a travel allowance for public transportJobRad Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow