Junior SCADA Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Acquire knowledge of the ACT Power Services North America generation SCADA architecture along with the processes involved in new project development and implementation.

• Assist in the engineering analysis, design evaluation, modification, and enhancement of solar renewable energy projects.

• Provide support in the maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA systems for solar PV assets.

• Contribute to the development of site UI/UX in Ignition, in addition to creating Power-BI dashboards.

• Familiarize yourself with the ACT Power Services Cyber Security framework and assist in ensuring compliance across all solar initiatives.

• Learn to program and test Schweitzer (SEL) protection relays (e.g., SEL-351, SEL-487) and SEL-3530 RTACs under the guidance of senior team members.

• Aid in the configuration and basic maintenance of PLC hardware for Siemens and Emerson/GE PLCs.

• Practice and implement basic programming for PLC ladder logic and functional blocks.

• Utilize object-oriented programming to assist with team automation tasks (experience with Python is a plus).

• Help in the preparation of performance monitoring tools and fundamental programming applications.

• Assist with project commissioning checks and signal verification activities for SCADA communications.

• Keep organized documentation of specification designs, drawings, bills of materials, and test data.

• Follow testing protocols to validate hardware and software designs.

• Learn and ensure engineering designs adhere to NERC-CIP, UL, IEEE, and ISA standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation and Controls Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering, Computer Programming Engineering, or a related technical field (Recent graduates are encouraged to apply).

• 0–2 years of exposure to Industrial Automation or internships, preferably with some experience in the Power Sector.

• Academic or internship experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition and Cimplicity.

• Foundational knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, ABB, GE/Emerson, Siemens) gained through coursework or practical projects.

• Basic understanding of industry-standard protocols including DNP3, MODBUS, and OPC.

• Familiarity with Kepware (KEPServerEX) is advantageous.

• Strong eagerness to learn about substation automation, protective relaying, and renewable energy infrastructure.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Health Savings Account

• Short-term and Long-term disability

• Critical illness coverage

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Employee assistance program

• Life insurance

• Opportunities for advancement

• Training and Development

• Legal and Identity Theft protection

• Pet Insurance