Senior Scada Engineer

Company Overview

Hanwha Convergence USA is a leading provider of O&M services for Solar and Energy Storage Systems, leveraging our industry‑leading IT and engineering capabilities. In addition, we are a trusted smart factory solutions provider, supplying top‑notch integrated control and monitoring systems. Our company is committed to bringing tomorrow’s dreams to life and creating a smarter world with our customers by adding value to technology.

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We are not accepting unsolicited resumes at this time. Please do not contact our employees regarding this position.

The Senior SCADA Engineer will be responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise in design, development and delivery of Hanwha Convergence SCADA/PPC solutions for the renewable energy industry. He or she will design, develop work packages, troubleshoot, and continuously improve the SCADA system including RTUs, RTACs, HMI, and electrical control systems on large scale PV and/or BESS projects. He or she also will conduct applicable tests and commissioning complying with local/international codes and standards.

• Lead and manage the assigned projects with available resources for successful projects completion in a due date and a budget.
• Provide project status reports to stakeholders, and support risk mitigation measures as needed to maintain project goals and objectives.
• Lead the development of monitoring and control systems for utility‑scale renewable energy projects including Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Provide team oversight in the development of device points lists, IP address lists, logic diagrams, HMI mockups and assets, commissioning test plans and completion checklists, utilizing company‑defined documentation and standards.
• Work within a team environment to define and implement product design standards and best practices that align with company goals and objectives.
• Program and commission PPC, SCADA servers, data historians, and HMI systems.
• Develop engineering work packages, construction work packages, inspection and test procedures, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and operation and maintenance procedures.
• Identify applicable standards and collateral standards for the diverse applicable sites.
• Lead any design changes required to ensure standards compliance or continuous improvement.
• Perform technical presentations to clients including SCADA, PPC (Plant Power Control), and HEIS (Hanwha Energy Integration System) but not limited.
• Mentor and train the less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Conduct/facilitate risk analysis activities as required.
• Perform other duties and/or tasks as required.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering preferred.
• SCADA/PPC experience such as Ignition and/or SEL is considered a huge asset.
• Solar tracker system and/or remote monitoring system experience are considered a plus.
• More than five (5) years’ experience in business development or project development within the North American power sector.
• Deep understanding of how PV and BESS facilities operate, including plant controllers, PLCs, HMI, TCS, monitoring platform.
• Be familiar with NERC CIP regulatory requirements.
• PMP certification is not mandatory, but it is considered an asset.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years’ direct experience in Ignition SCADA application, and other SCADA application engineering experience considered an asset.
• Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform experience considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of design, installation and commissioning of SCADA networks using fiber optics, serial RS‑232/RS‑485, Ethernet TCP/IP, MQTT.
• 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 power system, networking and control, electrical, mechanical and civil layouts.
• Ability to solve problems and identify…