SCADA Engineer

E-INFRA is one of the most powerful Romanian groups, with an activity of over 29 years. Through the companies part of the Group, E-INFRA operates in areas such as energy, telecommunications and civil infrastructure, being also present in key areas such as energy and green energy production, energy and natural gas distribution or telecommunications. The Group brings together the activities of Electrogrup, Nova Power & Gas, Netcity, Direct One and Wesee, companies active in the field of energy infrastructure and telecom projects. Alongside these, the E-INFRA Group has been constantly developing and today has over 1200 employees.

General Responsibilities:

• Configure and test Bay Control Units (BCUs), RTUs/PLCs, and SCMS systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop new application solutions using protocols like IEC 61850, Modbus, Profibus, IEC 101, and IEC 104 for energy automation projects.
• Design, configure, and commission cybersecurity systems for substation automation, following current IEC standards.
• Act as a primary customer interface, providing troubleshooting, commissioning support, and technical guidance for SCMS/SCADA.
• Assist with proposal development, preparing bills of materials, and addressing technical specifications.
• Oversee design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of protection and control applications.
• Draft and finalize Site Acceptance Test (SAT) procedures for customer approvals.
• Perform commissioning for SCMS retrofit applications and lead on-site training sessions for clients.
• Travel requirement: Up to 50-75%, including visits to job sites, client offices, and vendor facilities across Romania.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in energy automation, specifically SCMS and cybersecurity commissioning.
• In-depth understanding of substation network topologies (Ring/Star) with redundancy protocols (RSTP, PRP, HSR).
• Proficiency in IEC 61850 and other communication protocols, including IEC 101, 103, and 104.
• Hands-on experience in:
  • Configuring and testing BCUs with complex logics.
  • SCADA/HMI configuration, including alarms, events, and trending.
  • Gateway configuration for multi-protocol support.
  • Integration and troubleshooting of numerical devices and meters with SCMS/RTU.
  • Leading FAT, SAT, and commissioning as project demands.
• Cybersecurity expertise with skills in configuring:
  • Next-Generation Firewalls
  • Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
  • Syslog Servers, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and system hardening
  • Awareness of OT cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443 and IEC 62351).
• Soft skills: Strong adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Considered a Plus:

• Knowledge of Siemens, ABB or GE relay/automation products and associated software.
• Network technology experience, including design, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ANSI and IEC standards.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • SICAM PAS / SICAM SCC / WinCC / SICAM A8000 RTU, TIA Portal, SICAM 230 SCADA, Toolbox II, DIGSI 4 or 5.
  • MicroSCADA, ABB RTU 530/540/560.
  • GE D-20, iFIX / CIMPLICITY.
• Logic building with CAEx, ST, CFC, etc.
• Proficiency in multiple vendors’ numerical relay products and software.
• Programming experience in C or VB.
• Power system studies knowledge, particularly with ETAP software.