Offshore Wind
SCADA & Communications Engineer
South Korea - Korea; Republic Of (South) Key Responsibilities
Define and govern the end-to-end SCADA & OT system architecture across projects, covering farm and substation SCADA, PPC, historians, and secure communications networks.
Develop and maintain SCADA/OT Employer’s Requirements, technical specifications, design basis, and interface control documents across all project packages.
Specify and manage data exchange protocols and signal lists (e.g. IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, DNP3) to ensure interoperability between WTG, OSS, and grid systems.
Lead technical reviews of OEM and contractor designs, ensuring compliance with international standards, grid codes, employer requirements, and local regulations.
Manage cross-package interfaces and integration, including WTG OEMs, substations, cables monitoring, metocean systems, marine coordination tools, and grid operator interfaces.
Coordinate fiber optic networks, DMZ design, and remote connectivity, ensuring secure and reliable communications between offshore assets and onshore control centres.
Oversee execution, testing, and commissioning activities, including FAT/HAT/SAT, end-to-end signal testing, grid code compliance testing, and operational handover.
Manage system integrators, telecom providers, and OEMs, ensuring quality, schedule, cost control, and documentation compliance.
Lead commissioning and integration of offshore communications systems (e.g. TETRA, VHF/UHF, 4G/5G, microwave) with SCADA/OT and marine coordination platforms.
Ensure O&M readiness, including as-built documentation, cybersecurity (IEC 62443), monitoring and incident response setup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience & Skills
Degree in Electrical/Power Systems, Control/Automation, Computer/Network Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of SCADA/OT and communications systems for utility-scale renewables or power systems; offshore wind experience strongly preferred.
Deep technical expertise in SCADA architectures, PLC/RTU/IED integration, and industrial communication protocols (IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, OPC UA, Modbus, DNP3).
Proven experience managing vendors and system integrators, including FAT, SAT, commissioning, and technical acceptance processes.
Solid exposure to offshore telecommunications systems, including TETRA, VHF/UHF, 4G/5G, microwave, and radio core integration.
Strong working knowledge of IT/OT infrastructure, including virtualization (VMware), Windows Server, MS SQL, remote access design, and cybersecurity controls for critical infrastructure (IEC 62443).
Experience supporting procurement and contract management, including scope definition, tendering, technical bid evaluation, and change/claims management (FIDIC/NEC familiarity preferred).
Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, international project environments.
Proactive, detail-oriented professional capable of managing multiple priorities, identifying risks, and implementing innovative, practical solutions.
Strong communication skills with experience producing technical reports and proposals, fluent in spoken and written English; offshore safety certifications (e.g. GWO/HUET) are an advantage.
