Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition / Energy Management System (SCADA/EMS) Engineer
Connecting renewable energy sites to the systems that control and protect them
Planning and Operations
What this person does in the real world
- Link wind, solar and battery sites to control systems
- Configure data points and build screens for operators
- Test alarms and safety features to make sure systems run smoothly
Why this job matters
Renewable energy sites must be carefully monitored and controlled to operate safely. SCADA/EMS Engineers make sure operators can see what’s happening in real time and respond quickly. Their work helps integrate Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into the grid safely and reliably.
Skills and tools you’ll use
- Electrical and control systems knowledge
- Software configuration and system setup
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Attention to safety and detail
- Working closely with operations teams
Where you’ll work
You may work in offices, control rooms or visit renewable energy sites. Some roles combine desk-based system work with on-site technical support.
You’ll love this if you...
- Enjoy electrical systems and how things connect
- Like configuring and improving software systems
- Want to make complex operations simpler and safer for others
Routes in
- Apprenticeship: Control & Instrumentation / Digital Support
- College/Uni: Electrical/Control Eng., Computer Science
- First roles: Junior SCADA Engineer, Control Systems Tech
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