Senior Scada Engineer

Company Overview

Hanwha Convergence USA is a leading provider of O&M services for Solar and Energy Storage Systems, leveraging industry‑leading IT and engineering capabilities. It also supplies smart factory solutions, integrated control, and monitoring systems, and aims to bring tomorrow’s dreams to life, creating a smarter world with our customers.

The Senior SCADA Engineer will provide leadership and technical expertise in the design, development, and delivery of Hanwha Convergence SCADA/PPC solutions for the renewable energy industry. Responsibilities include designing work packages, troubleshooting, improving SCADA systems—including RTUs, RTACs, HMI, and electrical control systems—on large‑scale PV and/or BESS projects; conducting applicable tests and commissioning in compliance with local and international codes and standards.

• Lead and manage assigned projects with available resources for successful project completion on time and within budget.
• Provide project status reports to stakeholders and support risk mitigation measures 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 developing device point 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 diverse sites.
• Lead design changes required to ensure standards compliance or continuous improvement.
• Perform technical presentations to clients, including SCADA, PPC, and HEIS systems.
• Mentor and train 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 considered a huge asset.
• Solar tracker system and/or remote monitoring system experience 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, and monitoring platforms.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP regulatory requirements.
• PMP certification is not mandatory but considered an asset.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

• Minimum 5+ years’ direct experience in Ignition SCADA application; other SCADA application engineering experience considered an asset.
• Experience with Schweitzer Engineering RTAC Platform considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of design, installation, and commissioning of SCADA networks using fiber optics, serial RS‑232/RS‑485, Ethernet TCP/IP, and MQTT.
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation protocols, including Modbus RTU/TCP, DNP3, OPC UA, and DA.
• Proficiency in reading and developing diagrams and schematics, including power system, networking, control, electrical, mechanical, and civil layouts.
• Ability to solve problems and identify root causes as part of investigations.
• In‑depth understanding of power plant operating procedures and control system interaction with governing bodies such as regional compliance entities, independent system operators (CAISO, ERCOT preferred), transmission operators, and generator operators.

• Effective communication in English.
• Communication in Korean considered an asset.

Position based at the office in Georgetown, TX, with remote work considered for ideal candidates.…