SCADA Systems & Integration Engineer

esVolta, LP is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America. We are at the forefront of the fast-growing battery energy storage market, and our projects help transition the nation’s electric grid to a cleaner and more reliable future. Our storage projects provide major utilities with reliable fast-ramping capacity, energy, and ancillary grid services, including renewable energy integration support. esVolta is independently owned and among the largest players in the US energy storage sector, with about 2.0 GWh of projects in operation or construction and 25+ GWh in the development pipeline. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, we have employees in multiple regions across the U.S. and a diverse management team with decades of experience in renewable energy, utility, and independent power sectors.

About The Role

We are seeking a SCADA Systems & Integration Engineer to support the execution and operation of utility-scale battery energy storage projects, from late-stage development through long-term operations. This role will report to the SCADA Systems and Integration Manager and work across the organization to support the design, integration, and operations of controls and monitoring systems for grid-connected BESS projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support throughout construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations of BESS facilities
• Lead instrumentation and controls (I&C) commissioning activities, ensuring proper system integration, validation, and performance prior to commercial operation
• Lead SCADA operational support for utility-scale BESS plants, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, and coordination with OT/IT teams to manage networked systems, cybersecurity considerations, and software/firmware updates
• Manage and troubleshoot substation RTAC and relay issues, including pulling event logs, optimizing RTAC logic/code, and coordinating corrective actions with internal teams and external partners
• Develop and maintain engineering processes, procedures, and technical standards for controls, SCADA, communications, and substation integration
• Define design criteria and Scopes of Work, ensuring EPC and engineering compliance with company, investor, owner’s engineer, off-taker, and utility requirements for control systems, SCADA, and communications
• Support and validate engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, design documents, and performance assessments for instrumentation, controls, and remote monitoring systems
• Coordinate with Performance Engineering and Asset Management to incorporate remote data, reporting, and operational requirements into EMS/SCADA systems
• Recommend alternative technical solutions to support project and business needs
• Support root-cause analysis for plant performance issues
• Contribute to the development of systems and processes to ensure optimum SCADA and integration for control and monitoring systems through each project phase
• Maintain operational knowledge of grid code and associated safety-by-design standards, regulations, laws, and procedures

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SCADA, instrumentation, and control systems engineering; experience with Battery Energy Storage energy management systems (EMS) and grid-level SCADA configuration preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in instrumentation, electrical engineering, or related field (ABET-accredited) is required; PE or equivalent certification preferred
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems, substation design, and transmission-level protection and coordination
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and instrumentation and control standards from IEEE, ISA, ANSI, and IEC organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including effective performance under pressure and clear executive-level reporting
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities; open to feedback and adaptable to change
• Strong time management and analytical skills

Pay

The actual salary and bonus offered will depend on the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate. The base salary range for this role is $130,000 with a target bonus of 20%.

Benefits

• 401(k) program with 6% company match
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Medical, dental, and vision care benefits
• 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 9 observed holidays

Schedule

This position is classified as remote within the continental United States (international work is not permitted). Periodic travel to company offices, project sites, or other meeting locations may be required as needed.