ju:niz
ju:niz
ju:niz is an owner-managed company group developing sustainable real estate and energy solutions. The group brings together multiple startups working on green-asset investments, energy-efficient properties, neighborhood developments, commercial logistics projects, and decentralized energy systems. Its work spans construction, logistics, and healthcare-related sectors, with a focus on supporting the energy transition and creating more climate-neutral places to live and work.

Asset Architect – OT and Battery Energy Storage

Define digital battery energy storage architectures at ju:niz Energy, integrating OT systems, communication standards, and scalable plant concepts.

Description

  • Design end-to-end digital architectures for new battery energy storage projects
  • Integrate new assets into the existing operational technology landscape
  • Coordinate the interaction of PLCs, SCADA, energy management systems, and historians
  • Own the functional application of IEC 61850 and OPC UA communication standards
  • Translate architectural requirements into implementations with suppliers and system integrators
  • Coordinate supplier and system integrator contributions and assess the quality of their deliverables
  • Advance architecture templates and standardized integration approaches
  • Align individual systems into a coherent overall architecture with the Digital OT Lead, OT Cloud Expert, and EMS and PLC engineers
  • Include digital plant architecture and interface requirements in technical supplier tenders
  • Record architectural decisions and maintain technical concepts and system documentation

Requirements

  • University degree in automation engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a comparable field
  • Several years of experience architecting industrial automation or energy facilities
  • Advanced knowledge of IEC 61850 and OPC UA
  • Advanced knowledge of SCADA and energy management systems
  • Experience providing functional guidance to suppliers and system integrators
  • Experience assuring the quality of supplier and system integrator deliverables
  • Knowledge of battery energy storage systems and their digital integration is advantageous
  • Strong conceptual and analytical abilities, a structured working style, and a high level of personal accountability
  • Excellent German communication skills at C2 level or above, along with English proficiency
  • Willingness to work on-site two to three days per week at the office in Aschheim near Munich

Benefits

  • Shape the digital architecture of new facilities and establish standards for future projects
  • Make decisions with lasting impact because ju:niz retains ownership of its battery energy storage systems
  • Collaborate closely with OT specialists, engineers, and external technology partners
  • Support the energy transition by creating the digital foundation for reliable utility-scale battery storage operations
  • Full-time employment
  • Hybrid work model with regular on-site presence

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