Tech Recruitment in the Energy Sector
Software Powering the Energy Transition
The energy transition places software at the heart of energy production, distribution and consumption infrastructure. Smart grids, energy management systems (EMS/SCADA), energy trading platforms, wind and solar farm supervision: these complex projects require engineers capable of combining real-time systems expertise, critical infrastructure security and energy sector knowledge.
Profiles in Demand on Stackjobs
Stackjobs centralizes job offers for the most sought-after tech profiles in this sector: SCADA / EMS / DMS engineer (Energy/Distribution Management System) IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus integration developer Power plant control systems engineer OT / ICS cybersecurity expert (IEC 62443) Flexibility and energy market platform developer Wind & solar farm supervision engineer
Key Technologies & Standards
Job offers published on Stackjobs cover a wide technological spectrum: Standards: IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5, DNP3, IEC 61968/61970 (CIM) Protocols: Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, IEC 60870-5-104 SCADA: OSIsoft PI, GE Predix, Schneider EcoStruxure Grid Cybersecurity: IEC 62443, NERC CIP, ICS-CERT guidelines Languages: C++, Python, Java, Go Cloud: AWS, Azure (Energy Data Services), GCP
FAQ
What is a smart grid?
A smart grid is an intelligent power network that integrates sensors, communicating meters and management software to optimize electricity production, transport and consumption in real time.
Is cybersecurity critical in energy?
Absolutely. Energy infrastructures are priority targets. The IEC 62443 standard defines security requirements for industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA).
Where does the energy sector recruit in France?
EDF, Enedis, RTE, TotalEnergies, Schneider Electric, Engie and their subcontractors recruit throughout France. Grenoble, Paris, Marseille and Toulouse have many positions.
