Senior SCADA Engineer, EPC (Remote)

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the development and commissioning of SCADA monitoring and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects, including Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Define and implement SCADA design standards and best practices aligned with company objectives.
• Own end-to-end PPC implementation on assigned projects, including programming, hardware/software integration, factory acceptance testing, and site acceptance testing to meet ISO, utility, and customer requirements.
• Generate and maintain project documentation including; SAT reports, plant control narratives, device points list, and training material while adhering to defined company standards.
• Provide expert level technical support for diverse SCADA equipment configurations.
• Serve as a primary technical escalation point for complex PPC and SCADA issues.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical review, knowledge sharing, and standards reinforcement.
• Drive standardization and process improvements to reduce commissioning effort and improve system consistency across projects.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams where necessary to support the SCADA system integration.
• Provide regular project status updates and risk assessments, proactively identifying and mitigating technical and schedule risks to ensure successful project delivery.
• Promote a collaborative, team-first culture by approaching challenges with a solution-oriented mindset that emphasizes enablement over barriers.
• Operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces to define technical direction and guide solution development.
• Promote and adhere to a culture of NERC compliance and governance with respect to programming and commissioning standards, documentation, reporting, knowledge transfer and training.
• Support operations and asset management teams during project handoff, ensuring seamless transition, operational readiness, and long-term system reliability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance system performance, reduce commissioning time, and standardize solutions across projects.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Engineering degree in electrical, mechanical or energy engineering is preferred.
• 6-8 years of engineering experience or equivalent (experience working within renewable energy including; industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired).
• Direct experience in SCADA engineering.
• Advanced working knowledge of programming languages including but not limited to; C, C++, Java, Python, Structured Text (IEC61131-3).
• Advanced working knowledge of Inductive Automation’s Ignition SCADA platform or other equivalent SCADA platform(s).
• Advanced working knowledge of Windows servers, relational databases, and SCADA applications.
• Advanced working knowledge of industry recognized PLC equipment including but not limited to Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform, Allen Bradley Control / CompactLogix platform, GE / Emerson RX3i, or similar “named variable” PLC environments.
• Advanced working knowledge of tuning PID loops.
• Advanced working knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using; Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Advanced working knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.
• Advanced working knowledge reading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.
• Advanced working knowledge of power plant operating procedures and control system interaction with governing bodies such as: Regional Compliance Entities, Independent System Operators, Transmission Operators, and Generator Operators.
• Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.
• Proficiency with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in company’s 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$125,114.00 - $166,402.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary