SCADA Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and evaluate SCADA system architectures for extensive energy facilities functioning within ERCOT and other ISOs.

• Create scalable standards for data mapping, alarm management, HMI development, and configuration management.

• Ensure the integrity of documentation and version control throughout project and fleet implementations.

• Develop and troubleshoot SCADA-integrated control logic, encompassing PPC interfaces, active and reactive dispatch, Volt/VAR optimization, and frequency response.

• Coordinate control strategies for multi-fuel plants to guarantee seamless operational efficiency.

• Integrate plant controls with third-party optimization and asset performance management systems.

• Oversee CHIL, FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities to confirm performance and grid readiness.

• Manage the implementation of ERCOT nodal protocols, telemetry standards, and performance validation processes.

• Collaborate with ERCOT, TSPs, OEMs, and vendors to ensure effective telemetry and control system integration.

• Work with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to diagnose and resolve control system challenges.

• Provide technical leadership during grid compliance and commissioning initiatives.

• Cultivate strong working relationships with ERCOT stakeholders, TSPs, OEMs, EPCs, and SCADA vendors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in utility-scale power generation, independent power production, or clean energy infrastructure.

• Direct experience supporting large-scale power plants operating in ERCOT or comparable nodal markets.

• Proven expertise in SCADA system architecture design and evaluation for utility-scale facilities.

• Practical experience with Power Plant Controller integration, dispatch logic, Volt/VAR optimization, and frequency response controls.

• Experience in troubleshooting PLCs and SEL-RTAC systems.

• Demonstrated success in leading grid compliance testing, telemetry validation, and commissioning processes.

• Strong understanding of ERCOT nodal protocols, TSP coordination, and grid interconnection standards.

• Experience with integrating SCADA systems with third-party optimization and performance management platforms.

• Willingness to travel to project locations during construction and commissioning phases.

• Strong documentation discipline and configuration management practices.

• Established connections with ERCOT stakeholders, TSPs, OEMs, EPCs, or SCADA vendors are highly advantageous.

• Detail-oriented, systems-focused mindset with the ability to lead troubleshooting efforts while collaborating across functions.

• Composed, intellectually curious, and calm under pressure in high-stakes compliance environments.

• Commitment to technical rigor, accountability, long-term reliability, and alignment with Intersect’s core values.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision.

• Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year).

• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven.

• Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+.

• $150 monthly food stipend.

• $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet.

• Pet insurance allowance.

• Full home office setup.

• Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits.

• ActiveHero.

• One Medical.