Sr Power Generation Engineer - SCADA​/Operational Technology

Requisition  Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description Next Era  Energy is currently seeking a Sr SCADA and Controls Engineer who can apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to the solar and battery storage fleet in the Power Generation Division. Performs engineering, troubleshooting, and operation/maintenance-based tasks for PLC’s, solar and battery storage controllers and supporting networked applications. Successful candidate will have a sense of accountability and urgency required to make informed decisions regarding engineering complexity, system integrity, safety and regulatory compliance under limited supervision.

Responsibilities:

Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial complexities which have important impact on major company programs

Acts as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to individual's field

Completes assignments given in broad terms concerning general objectives and limitations

Provides technical support to operations and business unit personnel

Performs system testing and documentation for control system changes and upgrades

Analyzes and corrects complex application deficiencies and system issues

Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design and implementation of control solutions

Provides automation engineering support for failure mitigation, process improvement, data analytics and improving performance targets

Establishes and/or modifies procedures and guidelines supporting controls and SCADA users

Travels to sites occasionally for onsite troubleshooting support

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Provides advanced technical support for Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) network infrastructure, including industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, firewalls, and communication devices supporting plant control systems.

Troubleshoots and resolves complex network communication issues affecting SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, field devices, and other network-connected control system assets.

Supports configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management of OT/IT network equipment while coordinating with IT and Cybersecurity teams to maintain reliable and secure plant communications.

Performs root cause analysis of network and communication failures, develops corrective actions, and implements solutions to improve system reliability and availability.

Desired

Qualifications:

Process Management Concepts Quality Tools and Techniques

Working experience with SCADA applications and PLC’sExperience with Modbus and OPCWorking experience with Ethernet and Serial networks

Working knowledge of power fundamentals and voltage control

Strong background in logic development and troubleshooting

Working knowledge of networking and network troubleshooting

Demonstrated experience troubleshooting Operational Technology (OT) / Information Technology (IT) networks in an industrial or utility environment.

Experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial managed switches, firewalls, and Ethernet-based communication infrastructure.

Strong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking concepts, including VLANs, routing, and network diagnostics.

Experience supporting SCADA communications, network-connected field devices, and industrial…