Senior Scada Engineer

Hanwha Convergence USA is a leading provider of O&M Servies 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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Hanwha Convergence USA is seeking a Senior SCADA Engineer to lead the design, development, programming, integration, testing, and commissioning of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Plant Power Control (PPC) systems for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

This hands-on engineering role will focus on delivering reliable monitoring, automation, and control solutions for large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The successful candidate will have strong experience with Ignition SCADA, industrial communication protocols, control system architecture, and power plant integration.

The Senior SCADA Engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams, project stakeholders, clients, and field personnel to develop technical solutions, troubleshoot complex system issues, ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, and continuously improve SCADA/PPC engineering practices.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with project execution skills and the ability to mentor engineers while delivering high-quality solutions within established project schedules and budgets.

• SCADA & PPC Engineering
• Lead the design, development, programming, and implementation of SCADA and PPC solutions for utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects.
• Configure, program, and commission Ignition SCADA applications, including HMIs, SCADA servers, data historians, and associated control system components.
• Develop and integrate RTUs, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Real-Time Automation Controllers (RTACs), PLCs, communication gateways, and other control system devices as required.
• Develop and maintain SCADA architecture, device point lists, IP address assignments, control logic diagrams, HMI screens, and system integration documentation.
• Integrate plant monitoring and control systems with inverters, meters, protection relays, BESS equipment, and other field devices.
• Troubleshoot SCADA communications, control logic, network connectivity, and system integration issues; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support the development and implementation of engineering standards, reusable design templates, and best practices to improve system reliability and consistency.
• Testing, Commissioning & Grid Integration
• Develop and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning plans, inspection procedures, and system validation activities.
• Lead or support on-site commissioning, functional testing, troubleshooting, and verification of SCADA and PPC systems.
• Validate communication interfaces, control sequences, telemetry, alarms, data acquisition, and plant control functionality.
• Support the integration of renewable energy facilities with utility and grid operator requirements.
• Identify applicable industry codes, technical standards, and site-specific requirements to ensure system designs and implementations meet compliance obligations.
• Support compliance activities involving Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), transmission operators, and applicable regional reliability and regulatory entities.
• Identify design deficiencies and lead engineering modifications to address compliance gaps, improve performance, and resolve commissioning issues.
• Project Execution & Technical Documentation
• Lead assigned engineering projects and coordinate available resources to meet technical requirements, project schedules, and budget objectives.
• Develop engineering work packages, construction work packages, commissioning procedures, operations and maintenance documentation, and project closeout checklists.
• Monitor project progress, communicate status updates to stakeholders, and identify technical risks, schedule constraints, and potential project issues.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering,…