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Backed by the AFM Group, a globally\nrecognized, family-owned investment group, we benefit from long-term stability\nand a shared commitment to sustainable growth.\nBy the end of 2024, our operational and under-construction capacity reached 3.3 gigawatts-a 14% increase since 2023. With 1,500 employees worldwide, we thrive in a fast-moving environment driven by adaptability, innovation, and collaboration.\nIn our company, your work directly contributes to a more sustainable world. Whether you're driving projects forward, optimizing operations, or leading strategic initiatives, you're contributing to our mission to improve the global environment and foster local development.\nAt Voltalia, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversitydrives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.\nReady to make an impact? Bring your energy-let’s power a sustainable future together!\nYOUR MISSIONS\nThe SCADA Engineer Associate applies professional engineering knowledge to support the design, development, integration, testing and operation of SCADA, monitoring, control and communication systems for renewable energy and industrial projects.\nFor SCADA/RTU/Controller and associated systems, functional and architecture study, definition and documentation shall be delivered with a high level of quality, reliability and robustness.\nSoftware development and testing knowledge and skills, following best practices and industry standards are required.\nThe role focuses on delivering accurate and reliable engineering outputs, supporting project execution and acting as a technical reference, ensuring a continuous development and improvement in SCADA architectures, cybersecurity, automation systems, industrial communications and software programming.\nProject & Engineering support\nPerform and review technical documentation such as SCADA Functional Descriptions, architecture diagrams, network layouts, I/O lists and signal definitions.\nPerform and review SCADA-related documentation for system integration, grid compliance and project execution.\nCoordinate with Electrical, Power Systems and Automation teams to ensure consistency across engineering disciplines.\nSCADA systems & Automation\nPerform and review design and evaluation of SCADA architectures at plant and central level.\nAssist in selection and technical comparison of SCADA, RTU, PLC, networking and monitoring solutions.\nPerform and support integration of SCADA systems with plant controllers, protection systems, metering devices and centralized monitoring platforms.\nApply basic cybersecurity principles to SCADA and automation systems under guidance.\nSoftware development, configuration & testing\nSoftware development and tests based on project requirements, backlog and roadmap.\nPerform and support configuration and deployment of SCADA and monitoring software.\nPerform and review HMI development, alarm management, events and trending configuration.\nParticipate in FAT, SAT and commissioning activities (remote or on-site), supporting testing and issue resolution.\nTroubleshoot SCADA, communication and integration issues during commissioning and operation.\nOperational Support & Continuous Improvement\nProvide supervised local and remote technical support to assets under operation.\nPerform, review and maintain user manuals, O&M documentation and technical reports.\nContribute to internal tools, templates, standards and lessons learned.\nStudy and propose improvements for system quality, reliability and robustness, ensuring the application of such improvements within systems.\nParticipate in knowledge-sharing activities within the COE.\nQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES\nDegree or Master’s in Electrical, Automation, Control, Computer or related Engineering fields.\n3-5 years of experience in SCADA, automation, control systems or industrial/energy projects.\nWorking knowledge of SCADA systems, automation & control concepts (PLCs, RTUs) and industrial communication protocols.\nSoftware programming and testing skills, including database, API/web services. 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