Principal Engineer, SCADA Engineering (BESS)
About the role
The Principal Engineer position will be part of the Construction team, with responsibility to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for engineering, procurement support, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems and associated communications infrastructure across Invenergy generation projects, with primary focus on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and supporting coverage for solar and other technologies as needed.
Responsibilities
Technical leadership and architecture (BESS primary): Own SCADA and controls integration approach for BESS projects from concept through commissioning, including interface definitions, network architecture, time synchronization, and data models
Define and document control and data interfaces between BESS subsystems and site SCADA, PPC, substation systems, revenue metering, and remote operations connectivity
Lead technical reviews of vendor submittals and drawings, including communications architecture, point mapping, cybersecurity alignment, and commissioning procedures
Provide escalation level troubleshooting for complex integration issues involving protocols, network performance, data quality, and control interlocks during construction and commissioning
Solar and other technologies support (secondary scope): Provide technical support for solar and other technologies SCADA scope as needed, including standard interface definitions, data mapping, and commissioning readiness for plant SCADA across wind, solar, and or BESS
Support projects with hybrid integration needs by ensuring SCADA requirements and deliverables align for standalone and co located PV and BESS applications
Specifications, scope, and procurement support: Develop specifications and scope of work for EMS, BMS, SCADA, power plant controller, RTU, and IT and OT equipment networks and implementation
Support bid evaluations and supplier selection by providing clear technical requirements and contract exhibit language for SCADA and controls integration
Support negotiation of Energy Storage Agreements (ESA) by defining and defending SCADA and controls requirements and serving as the technical interface with BESS suppliers and integrators
Perform factory and equipment inspection, including witnessing factory acceptance tests for hardware and software
Project execution and commissioning support: Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure SCADA deliverables align with overall project requirements and critical path schedules
Track design schedules, communicate status and risks, and ensure critical dates are met on time
Monitor construction progress remotely and via on site visits, support resolution of field issues, attend in person meetings with stakeholders, and provide on-site programming and field support during commissioning when required
Support operational plans to energize, commission, and turn over projects while adhering to NERC and other grid reliability requirements
Career development and mentoring: Coordinate with independent engineers and project partners to effectively navigate technical due diligence for SCADA and controls scope
Support Controls Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) testing with suppliers in addition to establishing Invenergy CHIL lab
Continuous improvement and technical mentorship: Mentor engineers and managers by driving standards, lessons learned, and repeatable execution playbooks that improve commissioning quality and long-term operational reliability
Qualifications
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related degree
8 + years of relevant experience with power generation SCADA and power plant control systems
Demonstrated experience delivering BESS focused SCADA and controls integration through commissioning and turnover, with ability to support solar and wind projects as needed
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple concurrent projects
Strong oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
Up to 25 % travel required
Benefits
Base Pay: $155,000.00 - $180,000.00 USD
Annual Bonus: 25% - 40%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance.
Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.