Controls and SCADA Engineer

Controls & SCADA Engineer

Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting Controls, Communications, Network, and SCADA systems within power utilities or related industries (BESS, PV, hybrid power systems).
• Intermediate-to-expert proficiency in industrial SCADA, DCS, and DAS platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience with PLC and HMI development, including programming, configuration, testing, and commissioning for renewable or utility-scale power applications.
• Deep technical knowledge of power plant control systems, including SCADA development, data acquisition, plant controllers, PCS controls, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and integration with low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems.
• Proven experience supporting EPC-style power projects, including SCADA, communications, controls, protection and metering systems, and integration with utilities and grid operators.
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols: IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, IEC 61850 MMS, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU, OPC UA, and MQTT.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation hardware, including:
• PLCs (e.g., Siemens S7, Allen Bradley Control Logix) and IEC 61131-based soft logic
• Protection relays and power quality/revenue meters (e.g., SEL, Electro Industries, SICAM, Bachmann)
• SCADA gateways, RTUs, and data concentrators
• Strong understanding of industrial networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching, managed Ethernet, fiber/serial media) and deployment of enterprise-grade equipment (e.g., Cisco) in OT environments.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles, including firewalls, network segmentation, secure remote access, and OT/IT security best practices.
• General understanding of high-voltage equipment design, operation, and maintenance (inverters, transformers, I/O systems, telecom equipment, plant controllers).
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers, technicians, or contractors; effective in matrixed, cross-functional organizations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, delivering time-sensitive solutions with minimal supervision while meeting budget, schedule, and client expectations.
• Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments, including task tracking in tools like JIRA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Familiarity with workplace safety standards, procedures, and compliance requirements in industrial and utility-scale environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% to support project execution, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting.

Nice to Haves
• Experience supporting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy projects (PV or hybrid), or large-scale industrial infrastructure.
• Background in industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA architectures, including exposure to IT/OT convergence in operational environments.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA / IIoT platform (Inductive Automation), including configuration, visualization, and data integration.
• Familiarity with virtualization and containerization platforms (VMware, Proxmox, Docker) supporting SCADA or OT deployments. Basic working knowledge of Linux system administration, including configuration, troubleshooting, and operational support.

Job Description Day to Day Responsibilities
• Report into Controls and SCADA Engineering Manager
• Serve as the primary technical authority and trusted advisor for controls, SCADA, and industrial networking across the full project lifecycle (design through commissioning and handover).
• Lead engineering development, coordination, review, and technical oversight for multiple energy storage projects at various stages.
• Own specification, design, testing, and startup of Fluence OS (FOS) controls and network solutions, including EMS, PLCs, HMIs, data collectors, and other ICS/OT components (training provided for commissioning support).
• Develop…