SCADA Migration & Quality Engineer

Start Date: Asap

End Date: 30/06/2027

Location: Brussels

Regime: Full-time

Mission

In this role, you will contribute to the realization of the 'EMS Digital Evolution' project. As the person responsible for migration and quality within the 'Data' stream, you will work within teams and in collaboration with a supplier to ensure the smooth migration of various project aspects from the current software version to the new version. You will participate in the different testing phases of the project up to its commissioning.

Project “EMS Digital Evolution”

The EMS (Energy Management System) is the most critical system, including real-time monitoring and control of the high-voltage grid, management of associated visuals (single-line diagrams), and maintenance of related databases. The project aims to upgrade the current EMS system to a new version and ensure readiness to support the digital future by making EMS data more broadly available.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for synchronization between the current EMS version (Network Manager 9.2) and the new version (Network Manager 10) across different project phases.

• Analyze and/or develop supporting tools (in SQL, Python, others) for EMS database data entry.
• Actively support fellow engineers in writing clean, maintainable, and high-quality code by sharing best practices, conducting code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operational database management teams to test the new user interface for database maintenance.
• Ensure integrity of software services and their migration.
• Update quality control scripts used by the operational maintenance team; develop new quality controls aligned with the new software capabilities.
• Document tests, migration procedures, new operational procedures, and new templates for database maintenance.
• Ensure knowledge transfer of the new software to users (mainly Front Office database maintenance).

Requirements

• You hold a degree or have demonstrable experience in software development.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably GIT.
• Experience working in an Agile team, including participation in sprint reviews, grooming, and daily standups.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages.
• Knowledge of energy, electricity, or electromechanics is a plus.
• Able to follow conversations in French and Dutch. Proficiency in English is essential.
• Able to work independently, conduct research autonomously, and ask questions when needed.
• Detail-oriented and adheres to standards.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of the specific systems is a plus.