Sr. SCADA & Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve SCADA architecture supporting ERock’s distributed generation and microgrid fleet
• Develop and maintain SCADA systems, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance data flow, system performance, and operational visibility
• Provide technical design oversight, set priorities, and serve as escalation authority
• Serve as technical authority for Autosol ACM and related real-time systems
• Establish enterprise standards for telemetry, tag structure, alarm management, and data integrity
• Design scalable solutions enabling rapid site onboarding and fleet growth
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity protocols and company SCADA standards
• Lead ICCP configuration and utility data exchange with ERCOT and other market participants
• Architect telemetry models supporting ERCOT compliance and grid participation
• Ensure secure, reliable data flow across field devices, SCADA platforms, and external entities
• Oversee engineering and commissioning of new site integrations
• Maintain performance, resilience, and uptime of real-time operational SCADA systems
• Provide technical review of site SCADA drawings; architect monitoring and control schemes; establish tag/point standards; and oversee configuration and programming of SCADA, including HMIs, historians, and controllers
• Support upgrades, migrations, and technology enhancements
• Partner with IT and Operations to ensure secure, hardened infrastructure and operational readiness during grid events
• Drive automation, tooling, and database enhancements to improve scalability and visibility
• Strengthening change management and deployment governance across the SCADA environment
• Ensure all changes to the SCADA system are governed by a change management process

  Requirements

  • Basic (Required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 7+ years of SCADA (VTSCADA, Siemens, Emerson or similar) engineering experience within energy, gas or electric utility environments
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting real-time operational systems
  • Experience designing and implementing ICCP integrations, including utility data exchange with ERCOT, RTOs, or other ISOs
  • Familiarity with CAD and electrical schematics
  • Experience with Autosol ACM or comparable utility-grade SCADA platform
  • Strong understanding of grid support operations, dispatch protocols, and telemetry architecture
  • Experience supporting distributed energy resources (DER), microgrids, or gas generation assets
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems, infrastructure technologies (Windows servers, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity), and relational databases (e.g., MS SQL)
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-layer communications and telemetry systems
  • Proven ability to improve system reliability, reduce operational risk, and enhance real-time system performance
  • Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineers