Electrical SCADA Design Engineer

Indie Energy, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Austin, Texas is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop SCADA/control system drawings for renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of Electrical SCADA/Design Engineering experience and be skilled in design tools such as AutoCAD. Key responsibilities include creating design templates and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project efficiency. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Electrical SCADA/Design Engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with design software and tools.
• Track record of successful collaboration in multi-disciplined projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SCADA/control system drawings.
• Create system design templates and project architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient solutions.

Skills

Electrical SCADA/Design Engineering

Design tools usage (AutoCAD, Visio, VS Code)

Collaboration in fast-paced environments

Experience with SCADA and PPC systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Python

Job description

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining SCADA/Control system drawing packages for renewable energy projects. They will improve corporate design standards and databases for the broader team. The individual will have a strong technical background in electrical and control systems and be responsible for maintaining and updating the designs throughout project execution. Day-to-day activities include creating system design templates/project architectures, integrating hardware into design software, and interfacing with hardware suppliers to maximize the reliability of the Indie SCADA/PPC systems. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including power systems engineers, network engineers, and managers, to deliver robust and efficient solutions.

Indie Energy supports the largest Solar PV and Energy Storage projects all across North America. Our software and project design approach are unique and resonate across the industry, as evidenced by our growing project portfolio. As an Electrical SCADA Design Engineer, part of your role will be to participate in the continuous improvement of the Indie design and delivery process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ Years of Electrical SCADA/Design Engineering Experience
• Experience developing design packages for electrical, controls, and communication diagrams.
• Hands-on use of design tools such as AutoCAD, Visio, VS Code, HMI builders (SEL, Ignition, or others).
• Track Record of successful collaboration in a fast-paced multi-disciplined project environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience with AutoCAD and design/diagramming/flowcharts software
• Familiarity with SCADA and PPC requirements typical to renewable energy projects
• Exposure to developing standardized design packages for Indie offered products
• Skilled in industry design standards and hardware selection for SCADA and communication design
• Experience with workflow automation, databases, and scripting languages such as Python
• Exposure to network design, firewalls, and cybersecurity requirements