Renewable Energy Automation Engineer

Capgemini • Utrecht • 2w ago

Capgemini Engineering

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unlock their potential. From autonomous cars to advanced healthcare robotics, or shaping tomorrow’s digital solutions, our people collaborate across disciplines to create meaningful impact.

Join us for a career filled with opportunities to grow, contribute, and make a difference — where your ideas matter and no two days are ever the same.

YOUR ROLE

As a Renewable Energy Automation Engineer at Capgemini Engineering, your work will directly contribute to building a more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure for Europe: the digital transformation of the energy grid. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to building those systems, working on high-impact projects across the energy value chain—from supporting offshore wind integration to enabling real-time control for TSO's & DSO's.

You will:

Configure and maintain on-premise and cloud-based SCADA systems to meet specific requirements, including change management systems such as AspenTech/OSI Monarch.
Lead integration efforts between SCADA, EMS, DCS, and DERMS platforms, enabling seamless IT/OT convergence and enhanced situational awareness.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA systems, ensuring continuous operation and performance.
Design and implement system enhancements and upgrades for SCADA and other systems to improve functionality.
Provide mentorship and training to end-users and junior engineers.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, fostering an environment of mutual respect and shared learning:
- Real-time curtailment and forecasting for offshore wind farms.
- ADMS deployment for autonomous fault detection and restoration in urban distribution networks.
- Grid modernization programs involving legacy system integration, cybersecurity hardening, and DERMS rollout.

YOUR PROFILE

We welcome professionals with strong systems-thinking capabilities and a drive for driving digital innovation in OT-environments. You feel energized working in complex settings where technology, regulation, and sustainability come together.

You bring:

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
Experience with SCADA, EMS, DCS, and communication protocols such as IEC60870‑5‑101/104, IEC61850, OPC UA, MQTT, and Kafka.
Awareness of cybersecurity risks within OT environments.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear, actionable insights.
Proficiency at a minimum C1 level (spoken & written) in both Dutch and English.
A collaborative, open mindset and the flexibility to work effectively across different domains.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

At Capgemini Engineering, we offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where innovation thrives:

Across three horizons: delivering impactful solutions today, co‑creating the next wave with our clients, and exploring breakthrough technologies that shape the future.

A culture built on trust, freedom, honesty, boldness, encouraging you to step into leadership and decision‑making roles.
Our focus on fostering a sense of belonging, irrespective of background, which is reflected in OUTfront, Women@ Capgemini, & Capability. 3 examples of employee led networks, focused on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace and society.

NEED TO KNOW

Due to the nature of this role and security screening, it is only available for candidates with a Dutch or EU-citizenship.
Permanent contract from day one, ensuring job security.
Competitive salary and benefits package, including remote work allowances and high connectivity options.
Access to training, certifications, and career development programs.
A collaborative and diverse work environment encourages creative problem-solving and teamwork across various industries.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, to promote a healthy work-life balance
26 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional leave.

NOTE

To ensure safety and integrity within our organization, an identity check and background check are part of the onboarding process.

DISCLAIMER

At Capgemini, we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are is part of our DNA and instrumental to our long-term performance. We are building broad talent pools to be able to provide high quality capabilities to our clients, with the right skills and talent mix.

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ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.