Solar SCADA Engineer

ESP Engineered; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is looking for a skilled SCADA Engineer to monitor and optimize solar power systems in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4-6 years of SCADA experience within the solar or renewable energy sector. Responsibilities include real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and generating performance reports. The position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with emphasis on data accuracy and system performance enhancement.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in SCADA systems, preferably in solar or renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor solar plant performance through SCADA systems on a real-time basis.
• Analyze generation, irradiation, and equipment data to identify performance gaps.
• Troubleshoot SCADA issues, communication failures, and field device faults.
• Ensure seamless data acquisition from inverters, meters, weather stations, and other devices.
• Coordinate with site O&M teams for fault resolution and system restoration.
• Maintain SCADA servers, PLCs, RTUs, and communication networks.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
• Improve SCADA vs actual data accuracy and reduce deviations.
• Configure alarms, alerts, and event monitoring systems.
• Support new plant integration and SCADA commissioning activities.
• Ensure cybersecurity, system integrity, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of SCADA architecture and operation

Experience with PLC systems (Siemens / Schneider / Allen-Bradley)

Familiarity with communication protocols (MODBUS, OPC, IEC 60870-5-104)

Understanding of solar plant equipment and power systems

Basic networking knowledge (LAN/WAN, Fiber optics, switches, routers)

Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Good communication and coordination ability

Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Ability to work in a fast-paced and monitoring environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

To monitor, maintain, and optimize SCADA systems for solar power plants, ensuring accurate data acquisition, real-time monitoring, and improved plant performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor solar plant performance through SCADA systems on a real-time basis
• Analyze generation, irradiation, and equipment data to identify performance gaps
• Troubleshoot SCADA issues, communication failures, and field device faults
• Ensure seamless data acquisition from inverters, meters, weather stations, and other devices
• Coordinate with site O&M teams for fault resolution and system restoration
• Maintain SCADA servers, PLCs, RTUs, and communication networks
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports
• Improve SCADA vs actual data accuracy and reduce deviations
• Configure alarms, alerts, and event monitoring systems
• Support new plant integration and SCADA commissioning activities
• Ensure cybersecurity, system integrity, and compliance documentation

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation Engineering

Experience

• 4 to 6 years of experience in SCADA systems, preferably in solar or renewable energy projects

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of SCADA architecture and operation
• Experience with PLC systems (Siemens / Schneider / Allen-Bradley)
• Familiarity with communication protocols (MODBUS, OPC, IEC 60870-5-104)
• Understanding of solar plant equipment and power systems
• Basic networking knowledge (LAN/WAN, Fiber optics, switches, routers)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and coordination ability
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and monitoring environment