SCADA & Operational Technology Engineer

General Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of SCADA architectures, control networks, point databases, I/O lists, and communications systems for solar, wind, battery energy storage, and substation facilities.
• Aid in the configuration and maintenance of SCADA platforms, historians, dashboards, alarms, reporting tools, and operational performance metrics.
• Integrate PLCs, RTUs, plant controllers, and field devices including inverters, relays, meters, meteorological stations, battery management systems (BMS), and energy management systems (EMS).
• Configure and maintain time synchronization systems using technologies such as GPS, PTP, NTP, and IRIG-B.
• Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and performance monitoring tools using Ignition and other approved software platforms.
• Support utility and ISO telemetry and control integrations, including testing, commissioning, model validation, and operational turnover.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and operational support for SCADA systems, communications networks, and control systems.
• Investigate incidents, perform root-cause analyses, and identify opportunities to improve system reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain configuration baselines, system documentation, operating procedures, and as-built drawings.
• Provide training and technical guidance to operations personnel, contractors, and site technicians.
• Design, configure, and support OT networks, including switching, routing, fiber, serial communications, cellular, and microwave technologies.
• Maintain network reliability, redundancy, and quality-of-service requirements for critical control-system traffic.
• Administer data historians and data collection systems while supporting integrations with maintenance, performance monitoring, and business intelligence platforms.
• Develop scripts, reports, and automation tools that improve testing, validation, data quality, and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with EPCs, OEMs, utilities, ISOs, system integrators, consultants, and internal teams throughout project execution and operations.
• Review technical submittals and ensure conformance with project specifications, utility requirements, cybersecurity standards, and operational objectives.
• Support project handover activities and coordinate issue resolution among stakeholders.

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Three or more years of hands-on experience supporting SCADA systems, industrial control systems, renewable energy facilities, substations, power generation, or operational technology environments.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, OPC UA, and related technologies.
• Experience supporting SCADA, HMI, historian, or industrial data systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, RTUs, plant controllers, and industrial networking technologies.
• Understanding of Ethernet networking concepts, VPNs, firewalls, VLANs, switching, routing, and secure remote access.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

(Nice To Have)

• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, or substation automation projects.
• Experience with Ignition, AVEVA/Wonderware, OSI Monarch, AVEVA PI (OSIsoft PI), Canary, or similar industrial software platforms.
• Experience with SEL RTACs, PLC programming, IEC 61850, ICCP/TASE.2, protection systems, or substation communications.
• Knowledge of power systems, grid interconnection requirements, inverter-based resources, and plant controller functions.
• Experience commissioning renewable energy facilities and supporting utility or ISO telemetry integration.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, SQL, reporting tools, dashboards, automation, or data analytics.
• Familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443, NERC CIP, OT cybersecurity practices, SIEM platforms, and system hardening.
• Relevant industry certifications such as ISA CAP, GICSP, CCNA, Network+, or vendor-specific SCADA and controls certifications.