SCADA Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Directly interact with customers, including Developers, Owners, Utilities, EPCs, and ISOs.

• Assist in the design and development of monitoring and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

• Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for:

• Active Power Curtailment.

• Reactive Power Control.

• MET tower data acquisition.

• High Voltage substation SCADA.

• Power Plant Control (PPC) for Solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS).

• Work with the following technologies and platforms:

• Controls: SEL-RTACs and ControlLogix.

• HMI: Ignition.

• Historian: Ignition, MSSQL, InfluxDB, and Canary Labs.

• Network: SEL, Cisco, Hirschmann, Fortigate, and Moxa.

• Troubleshooting: Putty, Wireshark.

• Create comprehensive design documentation, including System Architecture Diagrams, Device Points Lists, IP lists, Logic Diagrams, and HMI mockups.

• Produce project documentation such as commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals, and training materials.

• Collaborate with field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support.

• Utilize diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex monitoring and control systems.

• Perform any additional tasks as required by management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field, preferably with a focus on controls.

• Strong communication skills to interact with team members and business partners.

• Over 2 years of experience in IEC 61131-3/PLC programming, including structured text and function blocks.

• More than 2 years of experience in SCADA development; Ignition experience is a plus.

• Proficient in programming languages, with Python being a plus.

• Experience setting up virtual machines on physical servers.

• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3, Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and Structured Text.

• Familiarity with industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850, and ICCP.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience participating in or leading Continuous Improvement/Lessons Learned programs.

• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

• Willingness to travel, approximately 20-30%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous time off and holiday policy.

• Remote work flexibility.

• Flexible time off.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• 401k matching.

• Stock options.

• Home office setup allowance.

• And much more!