SCADA LCM Engineer

SCADA LCM Engineer
Freelance Contract | Wind Energy | Denmark
Location: Fredericia, Denmark
Contract Duration: September 2026 – December 2027
Rate: 790 DKK/hour
Travel: UK and Central Europe wind farm sites as required
Industry: Renewable Energy / Wind Power / OT & SCADA Systems 

The Opportunity

• We are seeking an experienced SCADA LCM Engineer to support a major Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) Life Cycle Management programme.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong OT/SCADA expertise and experience working on Vestas or Siemens Gamesa (SGRE) wind turbine platforms. 
• Working across both a Denmark-based server lab and operational wind farm sites throughout the UK and Central Europe, you will play a key role in delivering SCADA upgrades, infrastructure improvements, commissioning activities, and long-term lifecycle management projects. 

Key Responsibilities

• Build, configure and integrate OT/SCADA systems within a staging and testing environment.
• Deliver WTG Life Cycle Management (LCM) upgrades, including software, firmware, infrastructure and control system updates.
• Support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting activities across operational wind farms.
• Configure and maintain SCADA platforms within SGRE or Vestas environments.
• Deploy and support servers, virtualised environments and industrial networking infrastructure.
• Perform system patching, upgrades and cybersecurity hardening activities.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning activities.
• Produce technical documentation, drawings and operational handover packages.
• Provide technical input into procurement activities and hardware selection.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety standards, PPE requirements and GWO regulations. 

Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Proven hands-on experience with WTG SCADA systems on either Vestas or Siemens Gamesa (SGRE) platforms.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Servers and operating systems
  • Virtualisation technologies
  • Industrial networking and IT/OT environments
• Experience delivering LCM, upgrade and commissioning projects within operational wind farms.
• Basic electrical competencies including panel wiring and installation support.
• Valid GWO certification.
• The ability to work independently both in laboratory and field environments.
• Experience working with OEMs, vendors and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience producing technical documentation and handover deliverables. 

What We're Looking For

• We're looking for a practical, delivery-focused engineer who enjoys being hands-on with technology and solving complex technical challenges.
• You'll be comfortable working across both lab and site environments and have a strong understanding of the unique challenges associated with operational wind farm infrastructure and SCADA systems.