Job Description

You'll take full ownership of Italian PV projects — managing complex PPC/SCADA deployments end-to-end within a team of 13 engineers. You'll be the technical lead and the client's main point of contact, from project kick-off to commissioning. Onsite activities are a core part of the role — if you thrive in the field, this is made for you.

What you'll own

Project Delivery

• Drive end-to-end project management: scope, timeline, budget, and client expectations
• Be the single point of accountability for customer satisfaction
• Manage subcontractor activities and ensure technical alignment with clients
• Support pre-sales with technical assessments and risk evaluations

Technical Execution

• Master and configure Elum's PPC control solution — lead onsite and remote commissioning
• Deploy and contribute to the design and testing of Elum's SCADA solution
• Configure IT hardware: servers, switches, I/O modules, firewalls
• Design plant network architecture for high availability and fast communication
• Review and validate electrical design of PPC & SCADA cabinets in collaboration with the Design & Manufacturing Manager
• Produce crisp technical deliverables: functional analyses, electrical diagrams, I/O lists, network architecture diagrams, exchange table mappings

Growth & Team

• Lead internal initiatives to sharpen team practices, templates, and tooling
• Design new device integrations to expand Elum's compatibility with BESS, Gensets, and beyond
• Build and deliver training for newcomers and colleagues
• Surface bugs and product improvements that push Elum's solutions forward
• Provide Level 2 support and maintenance for sites in service

What you bring

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or equivalent
• 5–10 years of experience in SCADA and control systems within utility-scale PV — experience in Italy and/or France is a strong plus
• In-depth knowledge of SCADA architectures and their application in solar power plants
• Knowledge of ATVISE and/or N3uron is a big plus
• Familiarity with communication protocols: Modbus, IEC 104, OPC UA, IEC 61850, OCPP
• IT network architecture fluency: VPNs, VLANs, redundancy, OSI/TCP-IP
• Linux environment knowledge
• Onsite commissioning experience — you actually enjoy being in the field
• Experience with BESS, hybrid, or off-grid control systems is a plus
• Bonus: Python, C++, Matlab
• Full fluency in English and Italian — French is a very strong plus

How you show up

• You take ownership and drive decisions without waiting for direction
• You communicate with confidence and adapt your approach to any audience
• You navigate difficult conversations and bring people back to what matters
• You manage complexity across multiple fronts without losing sight of delivery
• You raise the bar for the people around you

What we value

• 🌱 Hands-on & pragmatic — you believe viable solutions drive the energy transition
• 🖥️ Tech-savvy — you find tech solutions to every problem
• 🤝 Customer-focused — you serve your clients and partners the best way you can
• 🌍 Multicultural mindset — you need an international environment to thrive