Electrical SCADA Engineer
European Energy A/S
Company Overview
European Energy A/S
Søborg, Denmark
2004
Approximately 800 employees globally (source: europeanenergy.com).
What They Do
European Energy A/S specializes in the development of renewable energy projects, including solar energy, wind energy, and Power-to-X technologies. Since 2021, the company has expanded its focus to include the production of green hydrogen and e-methanol, making it a key player in the international renewable energy market (source: europeanenergy.com). Their services range from greenfield projects to full project management, including permitting, engineering design, procurement, and operation and maintenance of solar power plants (source: europeanenergy.com). Target markets include both Europe and North America, where they offer long-term investments and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to businesses (source: eenorthamerica.com). In North America, they currently have 3 GW of projects under development with a goal of reaching 10 GW by 2027, which is equivalent to powering 7.5 million homes (source: eenorthamerica.com).
Projects & Achievements
The company has completed notable projects, including Denmark's first green hydrogen plant, inaugurated in 2024, as well as the world's first large-scale commercial e-methanol plant called Kassø, also in Denmark (source: europeanenergy.com). European Energy has a development pipeline of over 66 GW in solar, wind, and energy storage, as well as 15 GWh in BESS projects (source: europeanenergy.com). In the USA, they have 3 GW of projects in various stages of development aiming to reach 10 GW by 2027 (source: eenorthamerica.com). The company works closely with local developers and investors to secure land rights and execute projects efficiently (source: europeanenergy.com). Their geographical presence is strong in Denmark and Europe, with active expansion into North America, including planned offices in Washington D.C. and Austin, Texas (source: eenorthamerica.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, European Energy inaugurated its first green hydrogen plant in Denmark in 2024, followed by the launch of the Kassø e-methanol plant, marking the world's first large-scale commercial operation of its kind (source: europeanenergy.com). The company has also completed several development agreements and has undergone a quiet ownership transition, where founder Knud Erik Andersen has included his children as passive owners (source: energywatch.com). No specific information has been disclosed regarding acquisitions, mergers, or funding rounds in the available sources for 2024-2025.
Working There
European Energy offers a wide range of roles within the project lifecycle, including development, engineering, procurement, project management, and operation and maintenance of solar power plants (source: europeanenergy.com). Hiring is active in Søborg, Denmark, and there are plans to hire locally in North America to support projects towards the 10 GW goal (source: eenorthamerica.com). With around 800 employees globally as of mid-2024, the company contributes to new American jobs through its investments in the USA (source: europeanenergy.com). The company culture is characterized by a strong track record in contract management and full-cycle expertise, led by CEO Knud Erik Andersen, who holds a master's degree in engineering from the Technical University of Denmark (source: europeanenergy.com). No specific benefits packages have been documented in the sources.
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Job Description
Would you like an exciting career with a high degree of development and responsibilities? Does it motivate you to be on the frontline of the renewable energy business? And would it motivate you to work with conceptual and detailed design of SCADA systems designed for transmission interfaces and HV infrastructure safety & protection systems? Then perhaps you are our new member in the Electrical Engineering team.
You will be part of our Electrical Engineering team within the EPC department, which manages all Electrical Engineering activities within our Danish building program and acts as technical advisor for our international building programs, however with a growing ownership of detailed engineering. The team's main responsibilities are to design our electrical infrastructure from Point Of Connection through sub- and transformer station to LV distribution networks including Power Plant Control and SCADA. We navigate between inhouse design, subcontractors design including multi-contracting approach where sub-contractor management are a big part of the daily routines.
As Electrical and SCADA engineer you will be part of the EPC team where you in close corporation with procurements, structural and design teams support and safeguard our projects through innovative design, studies and models etc. and further on a regular basis report back to our project teams by use of company-based Project Life Cycle (PLC) software and meetings. With focus on SCADA you will manage, design and supervise SCADA applications across our projects both in Denmark and aboard where you will have direct or in-direct dialog with DSO and TSO.
You will be responsible for serval tasks on multiple projects and be accountable for the completion of electrical activities on a selection of projects with support from team members.
Areas of Responsibilities
- Design concepts, specifications, control concepts, communication and single line diagrams.
- Overall SCADA management with focus on interfaces between Power Plant Controller, Master & Hybrid controllers and Utility Compagnies/Grid Operators IT and SCADA applications.
- Planning for future strategies with hybrid controllers including trading capabilities together with selected stakeholders across European Energy group.
- General electrical engineering within HV/MV and LV systems.
- Commissioning and FON tests towards DSO and TSO.
- Exploring regulative standards in order to optimize designs and solutions.
- Detailed engineering documentation or verification depending on EPC architecture.
- Managing the corporation with suppliers in respect of coordinating of interfaces and final design.
- Participate in negotiations with sub-suppliers, consultants, and Utility Compagnies/Grid Operators.
- Specify and follow up on documentation from suppliers including final project documentation.
- Follow up on time schedule from suppliers in according to project schedule.
- FAT and SAT of application software at the suppliers' facilities, online or at site.
- In-depth engineering support to our asset management teams including site support and trouble shooting.
Professional Skills We Expect From You
- several years' experience within the area of automation and SCADA for HV, MV & LV Systems on power generating facilities, and further we expect a practical and theocratical background.
- several years' experience within general electrical engineering and design power infrastructure projects.
- High focus on quality and deadlines.
- Educational background as Electrical SCADA or Power Engineer.
- Good cooperation skills.
- Technical understanding and experience within solar projects are an advantage
- English at a professional level is a requirement
- Danish language proficiency is an advantage
We seek a highly motivated, proactive, curious, and problem-solving personality, who thrives in working in a high-paced and multidisciplinary environment. It is crucial that you possess high coordinating capabilities and can provide a data-driven approach to your work.
We expect qualified candidates to have relevant experience within the above-mentioned areas in electrical engineering. We seek a proactive SCADA or Power Engineer, who can manage stakeholder relations in the complex environment of design office and construction sites, and you can manage diverse teams working under tight deadlines, without losing focus.
We Offer
We offer an opportunity to take on a role with great responsibility in the renewable industry. As part of an international and engaged team in a fast-growing company with colleagues from various countries and with different professional backgrounds, you will work and benefit from a diverse and dynamic working environment as well as a flat company hierarchy.
We value a social work environment, and we arrange many activities for our colleagues to socialize outside work, including various sports activities and an annual company trip. We can offer relevant certifications for existing and future work projects, and we emphasize a flexible work culture with possibilities to work from home.
European Energy at a glance - The Power of Tomorrow, Today
European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004 with headquarter in Copenhagen. We operate all the way from development, design, financing, construction, operation and selling of wind- and solar farms on land as well as off shore globally. As part of this, we are also very active in M&A activities across the full value chain. Further, we work with development of future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts in the process.
We are now more than 930 employees with 47 nationalities represented in 21 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.
We lead with purpose.
At European Energy, our leadership culture is built on six guiding principles that shape how we collaborate, make decisions, and grow together. These principles help us act responsibly and empower each other to succeed.
Location: Søborg, Copenhagen
Please send your CV including your motivation for the job via the link to the right. Please note that we cannot consider applications submitted through other channels, including email or LinkedIn messages.
We invite for interviews on an ongoing basis, so please send your application as soon as possible.
As a last step of the hiring process, a background check will be conducted on the final candidate. This is for safeguarding our operations and ensuring compliance with EU regulations for critical infrastructure. The check can include verification of identity, employment history, and criminal record.
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About the role
May 5, 2026
Full time
Company
- Gentofte, Denmark
Several years of experience in electrical engineering and SCADA systems
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