Lead Scada Engineer- (Hybrid- Andover, MA
Listed on 2026-02-13
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Who We Are
Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.
As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.
For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top‑five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility‑scale battery storage in Texas.
We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long‑term - one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do.
Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.
This position requires a highly experienced SCADA Engineering Lead to oversee project integration, maintenance and upgrade of SCADA systems for renewable energy assets, including wind, solar, and BESS. The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of expertise in IT/OT Plant Systems, SCADA integration, and leadership, ensuring compliance with NERC standards and cybersecurity best practices. This role emphasizes advanced knowledge of VMware, OPC UA, industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC
104), and SCADA platforms such as GE WindSCADA, Vestas VOB, and Ignition.
- Lead design, integration, and commissioning of SCADA systems across multiple renewable energy plants.
- Lead change management requests in close coordination with the EGPNA ICS Service Desk to ensure high system availability and reliability.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.
- Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
- Facilitate meetings between SCADA and Controls, technologies, external vendors.
- Oversee Acceptance Testing.
- Develop and enforce SCADA standards, ensuring compliance with NERC CIP and cybersecurity‑by‑design principles.
- Manage integration of OT systems with corporate platforms (OSIsoft PI, network monitoring tools, asset management systems).
- Oversee troubleshooting and root cause analysis for SCADA incidents, coordinating with OEMs and integrators.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and data quality enhancements.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configuration and processes.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for SCADA system implementation.
- Prepare and manage project budgets, track expenditures, and control costs.
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies for technical and operational challenges.
- Mentor and lead technical teams, fostering knowledge sharing on emerging technologies such as BESS and advanced SCADA platforms.
- Experience in integration/maintenance of large‑scale SCADA systems, automation, PLC for the power/utility industry.
- Knowledge of power plant and electrical systems maintenance and operations will be highly regarded.
- Knowledge of Wind Turbine SCADA (GE, VESTAS, GAMESA, etc.) and renewable energy systems will be highly regarded.
- Rigorous approach to problem solving, troubleshooting, documentation, compliance aspects.
- Teamwork oriented but also capable of working autonomously.
- Advanced proficiency in industrial communications:
Modbus, IEC
104, DNP3, OPC, OSI PI, etc. - Advanced proficiency in IT communications and systems: SFTP, SSH, Database administration, SQL, data mining, MS Windows server, Linux, etc.
- Advanced networking skills, Proficient with network analysis and packet analysis tools (e.g Wireshark, etc.).
- Advanced Proficiency in VMware, OPC UA, Ignition, KepServer
EX, and industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC
104). - Ex…
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