Senior SCADA Engineer, EPC Integration

Role Overview

• Provide leadership and technical expertise in the design, development and Delivery of the SOLV SCADA solution and EPC projects.
• Lead the design and development of SCADA integration components and systems for utility scale renewable energy projects including Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Work within a team environment to develop system requirements and detailed proposals to respond to client RFP’s.
• Work within a team environment to define and implement product design standards and best practices that align with company goals and objectives.
• Serve as an SME in SOW reviews, proposing new contract language as necessary.
• Review and implement project-specific requirements for assigned scope.
• Provide team oversight in the development of device points lists, HMI mockups & assets, commissioning test plans and completion checklists, utilizing company defined documentation and standards.
• Program and commission SCADA servers, data historians, and HMI systems.
• Review project closeout documentation including commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals and training material to verify all contractual deliverables have been met.
• Provide expert level technical support for diverse SCADA equipment configurations.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and partners.
• Develop and maintain a centralized knowledge base, publish SCADA technical-support bulletins.
• Coordinate with customers and field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support.
• Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams where necessary to support platform development and data integration.
• Mentor junior Engineers and reinforce internal standards.
• Provide project status reports to the OTS project management team, support risk mitigation measures as needed to maintain project goals and objectives.
• 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 the SOLV Operations center as necessary for project integrations and handoffs.
• Promote continuous training and career development within the broader team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 + years of SCADA engineering experience (experience working within renewable energy including industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired).
• Proficiency with programming languages including Python.
• Mastery with Inductive Automation’s Ignition SCADA platform.
• Mastery of relational databases, and SCADA applications.
• Proficiency with 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.
• Familiar with the installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using; Fiber Optics, Serial RS-232 / RS-485, and Ethernet TCP/IP.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation protocols including but not limited to; Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA and DA.
• Proficiency in reading and developing diagrams and schematics including but not limited to, power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.
• Ability to work with sub-contractors and field personnel.
• Proficiency with various project management, scheduling, and task management tools.

Tech Stack

• Python
• TCP/IP

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.