SCADA Engineer

RRC Companies; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in renewable energy as a SCADA Engineer, responsible for designing and deploying SCADA systems for wind, solar, and battery projects. Collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure quality installations and compliance with safety standards. The role offers competitive salaries, flexible hours, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of utility or industrial SCADA experience.
• Familiarity with renewable energy projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide SCADA expertise during design, development, implementation, and commissioning.
• Design and deploy SCADA systems for renewable energy projects.
• Manage client relationships to clarify requirements and expectations.

Skills

SCADA software programming

Data acquisition

Telecommunications

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

BSc in Computer Science Engineering

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition

MS SQL Server

Rockwell PLC

Job description

RRC is a top-tier designer of utility-scale wind, solar, and BESS projects in the US and select international markets. We are uniquely positioned among U.S.-based engineering firms to offer the full scope of engineering services: project development, geotechnical, civil, structural, electrical, and SCADA engineering, as well as land surveying, field services, and construction material testing. At RRC, we care about our work, our people, our clients, and the future of energy. We prioritize employee happiness and development, empowering our team to create a lasting industry impact. We are committed to quality work that exceeds expectations and to client satisfaction, going above and beyond because we care. If you seek a workplace with genuine individuals who care, join us. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Flexible work hours to support work-life balance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for approved education pursuits

The Role

This position is responsible for SCADA and Control planning, engineering design, deployment, and commissioning on renewable energy power plants. Required experience includes power and control systems engineering, data acquisition, and telecommunications. Field experience in testing/commissioning and/or telecommunications is a plus.

RRC CORE VALUES

• Client Satisfaction: Always exceeding our client’s expectations
• Employee Happiness: Collaborating well, communicating clearly, fostering a positive environment, mediating conflicts
• Quality Work: Ownership, independence, workload prioritization, timely delivery on multiple projects
• Above and Beyond: Versatility, flexibility, initiative, proactive support for others

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Provide SCADA expertise during design, development, implementation, and commissioning of wind, battery, solar, and PV + Storage systems.
• Design and deploy SCADA systems for renewable energy projects.
• Collaborate with project managers on procurement, deployment plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage client relationships to clarify requirements and expectations.
• Oversee IT consultants and subcontractors for network security, testing, budgets, and system completion.
• Coordinate TELCO installation, scheduling, and stakeholder expectations on-site.
• Deploy solutions within timelines and budgets; troubleshoot until requirements are met.
• Program RTAC units and communication hardware using standard protocols.
• Work closely with clients, project managers, and engineers to ensure quality installation and testing per design specs.
• Verify SCADA systems meet project, QSE, CAISO, utility, and regional requirements.
• Ensure safety standards are followed.

Ideal Profile

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience with SCADA software programming, historians, MS SQL servers.
• Proficiency with Inductive Automation Ignition 7.x or 8.x.
• Knowledge of communication protocols: Modbus, OPC, DNP3, IEC 61850, ICCP, etc.
• Experience with RTAC programming, Rockwell PLC, and Control Logix (a plus).
• Automation device integration experience.
• BESS EMS system knowledge (a plus).
• Complete SCADA project lifecycle experience.
• Power utility-scale SCADA development and design experience.
• FAT and SAT testing and documentation experience.
• Working knowledge of utility meters, RTAC, protection relays.
• Understanding of NERC CIP standards.
• Knowledge of managed switches, Hirschmann, Moxa, Cisco equipment.
• Networking, security, and firewall knowledge for power plants.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science Engineering.
• At least 3 years of utility or industrial SCADA experience.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-experts collaboratively.
• Familiarity with renewable energy projects is a plus.
• Stay current on SCADA regulations and standards.
• Willing to travel approximately 25%.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to make a positive impact.
• Work with a company with a proven track record.
• Excellent work culture.