SUNOTEC is a leading European company in the development and construction of large-scale solar power plants, specialising in the end-to-end delivery of future-ready energy infrastructure. Through vertically integrated services, spanning engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations, SUNOTEC offers complete solar solutions designed for performance, reliability, and long-term impact. Founded in 2012, the company has completed over 650 ground-mounted PV installations, with a total capacity exceeding 11 gigawatts. Headquartered in Sofia, Bulgaria and Munich, Germany, with additional offices in Spain, United Kingdom and Denmark, SUNOTEC combines international expertise with local execution. 

Expanding our UK operations, we are looking for a SCADA Senior Engineer for Large Scale Solar PV power plants & Hybrid Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, designing, establishing and implementing of standardized SCADA and Monitoring System for our solar PV power plants;
• Commissioning of PV power plants;
• Creating cost estimates and support procurement team for the SCADA system, Power Plant Controller and related IT equipment;
• Specify monitoring equipment, meteorological stations, weather sensors, PLC’s, network topology / architectures of FO rings, human machine interfaces (HMIs) and other equipment together with other project stakeholders;
• Perform on-site inspections and to ensure proper running of the relevant Hardware and Software;
• Work with the SCADA suppliers to validate functionality of the site SCADA system, PV Plant controller and HMI;
• Coordinate with on-site engineers for installation and commissioning support and generate project documentation including commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals and training material;
• Monitor the solar PV projects and related output data during the commercial operation phase and ensure continuously monitoring of the PV Plants;
• Prepare, write and present accurate monthly operation and energy production records and reports;
• Providing support in analysing root cause, if there are claims such as warranty claims;
• Assisting from time to time in various maintenance and troubleshooting activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor / Master degree in Management or Electrical Engineering;
• Several years of experience in automation engineering, as well as in electrical engineering and designing of Solar PV power plants;
• Good knowledge of SCADA and communication system design, in particular SCADA system architecture, IT network and components (server, data logger, PLC, Router, Modem, etc.);
• Practical experience in the implementation and commissioning of SCADA and communication systems;
• Experience in the Solar PV power plant industry;
• Knowledge in Standards such as IEC 61724 are desirable;
• Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, E-Plan, Word, Excel and Power Point;
• Good communication skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Very good skills in English, spoken and written.

What we offer:

• Full-time employment contract;
• Competitive salary package;
• Medical insurance;
• Pension plan with company matching upon completion of probation;
• Work in a professional, friendly and dynamic environment;
• Hybrid working opportunities.

In case your professional qualification corresponds to the above requirements, and you wish to join our growing team, please send us your CV in English.

Your documents and personal data will be treated as confidential and will be protected according to Bulgarian Data Protection Legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).