SCADA / EMS / Communications & Cybersecurity Specialist

Bureau Veritas Group

. Lead the overall control, automation, communications and cybersecurity architecture for power generation, BESS, substations, mini-grids and associated distribution interfaces .

Posted 10/14/2026contractEritreaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SCADA, EMS, and RTU systems integration, with a strong focus on cybersecurity architecture and multi-vendor interoperability. Proven ability to lead complex power generation and automation projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and effective communication across stakeholders.

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SCADA System IntegrationCybersecurity ArchitecturePower Generation AutomationMulti-Vendor InteroperabilityControl Philosophy Development

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Hard Skills

SCADAEMSRTUPLCBMSData ArchitectureCommunications ProtocolsAutomationCybersecurityTesting Procedures

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipAttention to DetailEffective Interface CoordinationSound JudgementProfessional Integrity

Tools & Technologies

FATSATNetwork TopologyData-Flow DiagramsAlarm ManagementEvent ManagementData HistorianControl NarrativesInterface-Control DocumentsCommunication Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Registration in EngineeringIndustrial Control Systems CertificationNetworking CertificationInformation Security CertificationOperational Technology Cybersecurity Certification

Industry Keywords

Power GenerationBESSSubstationMini-GridUtility AutomationTelecontrolInteroperabilityData GovernanceNetwork SegmentationVulnerability Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the overall control, automation, communications and cybersecurity architecture for power generation, BESS, substations, mini-grids and associated distribution interfaces
Prepare SCADA/EMS functional design specifications, architecture diagrams, network topology, data-flow diagrams, control narratives, point lists, alarm philosophies and interface schedules
Define and coordinate interfaces among SCADA, EMS, BMS, plant controllers, protection systems, RTUs, PLCs, intelligent electronic devices, meters, weather stations and other field systems
Specify RTUs, PLCs, gateways, servers, operator workstations, historian systems, engineering workstations, time-synchronisation systems, networking equipment and control-room facilities
Develop communications designs using fibre-optic, radio, microwave, cellular or other technologies
Define and review communications and interoperability protocols, including IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU and OPC UA
Prepare metering architecture and requirements for revenue, operational, settlement and performance monitoring
Develop remote-monitoring requirements, dashboards, reports, data historian arrangements, event and alarm management, asset-performance monitoring and diagnostic capabilities
Establish cybersecurity requirements covering network segmentation, secure remote access, identity and access management, firewalls, encryption, patching, malware protection, backups, logging, monitoring, vulnerability management and incident response
Define data governance arrangements covering data ownership, access rights, user roles, retention, storage, backup, recovery, transfer, hosting and handover
Ensure interoperability between equipment and systems supplied by different vendors and manage interface-control documents
Prepare or review technical specifications, bills of quantities, drawings, schedules, tender documents, vendor submissions and detailed design deliverables
Review contractor and vendor designs, calculations, datasheets, software descriptions, network configurations, cause-and-effect matrices, test procedures and method statements
Coordinate cybersecurity and communication interfaces with utilities, system operators, telecom providers, manufacturers, EPC contractors and stakeholders
Witness and support factory acceptance tests, integrated factory tests, site acceptance tests, end-to-end communication tests, cybersecurity tests and operational performance demonstrations
Support installation, configuration, integration, commissioning, energisation and troubleshooting of SCADA, EMS, BMS interfaces, RTUs, metering and communication systems
Verify redundancy, failover, time synchronisation, alarm handling, sequence-of-events recording, data quality, command execution, remote control, backup and disaster-recovery capabilities
Review as-built architecture, configuration files, software licences, source files, passwords, access credentials, test records, asset registers, operating manuals and training materials
Provide training and knowledge transfer to Client, utility and operations personnel
Prepare progress reports, design review comments, interface registers, cybersecurity risk reports, test reports, punch lists and commissioning recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control and Instrumentation Engineering, ICT, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a related discipline
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in SCADA, EMS, RTU, telecontrol, automation and power-system communications
At least 5 years of relevant experience on power-generation, BESS, substation, mini-grid or comparable utility automation projects
Demonstrated experience on at least two projects of 10 MW or more, or equivalent multi-site power systems of comparable technical complexity
Demonstrated experience with BMS/EMS integration, SCADA interfaces, RTUs, PLCs, intelligent electronic devices, metering, remote monitoring, communications protocols, cybersecurity, data architecture and interoperability
Experience preparing or reviewing control philosophies, architecture diagrams, point lists, interface-control documents, functional specifications and testing procedures
Practical experience with FAT, SAT, integrated system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and operational handover
Experience with multi-vendor integration across generation plants, BESS, substations, mini-grids, utility control centres or distribution-management environments
Professional registration or membership in a recognised engineering, ICT, automation or cybersecurity institution is preferred
Relevant certifications in industrial control systems, networking, information security or operational-technology cybersecurity are desirable
Strong systems thinking, technical leadership, sound judgement, attention to detail, effective interface coordination, professional integrity and ability to resolve complex multi-vendor integration issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

8-month fixed-term contract
Training and knowledge transfer opportunities
Professional development through involvement in complex international infrastructure projects