SCADA Engineer (Houston, TX, US, 77002)

Position Responsibilities

• Configure, test, and deploy SCADA solutions for large-scale wind farms
• Integrate wind turbine SCADA systems with power plant controllers (PPCs), grid interfaces, and external control systems
• Power Plant Controller (PPC) commission and test; HMI, RTU communications, and power, frequency, & voltage control loops
• Implement communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC UA) for real-time data exchange
• Investigate and resolve SCADA communication issues affecting wind farm performance
• Provide technical support to customers, field service teams, and internal personnel on SCADA systems
• Liaison between Networking, Customer, Cybersecurity, on-site personnel, Project Managers, Developers, and various internal & external stakeholders
• Remote configuration of software, client and project profiles, and hardware as contracted
• Supplying SCADA & power plant systems engineering, functional design specification, configuration and layout support according to the contract
• Acting as a project lead and providing SCADA technical support for new wind power plant construction projects for the North America Region ensuring their on-time delivery

Additional Duties

• Act as a direct interface between the project and turbines R&D for SCADA
• Provide and maintain SCADA and powerplant system documentation, incl. as-built
• Regular customer interactions in support of SCADA issues and topics
• Support New Product Introduction, Quality, and Standardization processes for the SCADA team
• Deliver support for critical break-fix issues affecting existing SCADA systems
• Participate in knowledge share & support for PMs and other stakeholders throughout the project commissioning steps
• Regularly track and report on project health, wins and lessons learned

Qualifications

• 0-5 years' experience in any of the following areas:
  • Electro-mechanical or electrical engineering (theoretical and practical) background
  • Practical experience with SCADA technologies, implementation, and installation
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols for data and information exchange like DNP3, Modbus, IEC61850, IEC60870, IEC61400-25 and other relevant communication standards
  • Technical knowledge within areas of industrial automation and RsLogix/PLC/RTU technology
• Knowledge and experience with design and implementation of SCADA and Electrical control systems for industrial automation systems
• Professional English Skills both verbal and written
• Experience leading technical projects, project accountability, and/or teams
• Ability to periodically travel internationally

Additional Considered & Valuable Experience

• Cisco based networking & equipment familiarity
• Network topology diagrams & IP Addressing; DMVPN, TNT, VPN, WAN
• Single & multi-mode fiber optics
• Project Management
• Technical contract writing or support
• Other SCADA or state-logic software and hardware configuration, simulation or support
• Professional experience for maintaining real-world production systems
• Knowledge about Information Security and Risk Management
• Working experience with CMMS (i.e., JIRA, SAP, or similar tools)
• Motivation and initiative to accomplish your tasks with low direct supervision
• Accountability and focus on efficiency and quality control
• Ability to work with customers and coworkers to reach a common goal on both a technical and non-technical basis

Benefits

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance
• Global bonus program

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