Scada engineer

About us

Agap2 is a European IT and Engineering Consultancy, active in 14 countries with over 9.500 employees. The company was founded in Portugal and since 2014, we are based in the Netherlands with our Amsterdam office to provide our expertise to the Dutch market. Our employees are defined by the so-called “Agapian spirit”, which is summarized in 5 keywords: family, union, friendship, team spirit, and learning.

Did you identify with what defines us? Then read on to find out more!

The position

As a Scada Engineer at agap2, you take on the challenge within an international environment with a local focus. You will have the opportunity to work on various projects over the years, based on your experience and interests. Projects within industries such as Banking, Fintech, Telco, Retail, Sports, and Healthcare.

While working at Agap2, you are expected to share your knowledge while also having the opportunity to learn new technologies. We believe that sharing knowledge is the key to personal development. Our talent management program is tailor-made to give you the opportunity to develop and grow in your career, the way you envision it. Because we work with various customers, you are also expected to be able to adapt to different environments.

Key Responsibilities

As a SCADA Engineer, you will contribute to the energy transition by working on innovative and challenging projects that strengthen and future-proof the energy grid. Your role will be diverse: one day you may be in the heart of a high-voltage/medium-voltage station, and the next you may be collaborating with colleagues in Breda or consulting with clients to develop tailored technical solutions.

• Drafting functional descriptions and technical specifications
• Preparing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) documentation
• Programming and configuring gateways for system integration
• Designing and implementing HMI visualisations for operational monitoring
• Working with industry-standard communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104)
• Coordinating and communicating with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders
• Performing on-site implementation, commissioning, and system testing
• Configuring and managing industrial network switches
• Designing and contributing to secure, reliable network architectures

What you bring to the position

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology
• Affinity with software tools and programming languages in technical environments (knowledge of IEC 61850 is an advantage)
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with excellent organisational abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Based in the Breda area, with willingness to travel across the UK for project work

What we offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Including a laptop, mobile phone, full travel allowance and pension plan.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 vacation days, flexible working hours in a hybrid mode.
• Professional Growth: Weekly Dutch classes and a tailored talent management program with a financial budget to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Dynamic Culture: Diverse team activities from tech meetups to sports and social events.

Is there still room for fun? Of course! The combination of fun and development is essential in our team. A small impression: our team consists of more than 10 nationalities, we play paddle and regularly organize tech meetups, happy hours, drinks, and pub quizzes.

At agap2 we defend equality and value diversity. We create a safe, diverse environment where opportunities are equal for all employees. All candidates with skills matching the position are welcome to join us!