Ignition SCADA Engineer – Power Generation & Analytics

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to support OT systems across gas, solar and wind assets. You will design, implement, and maintain Ignition SCADA components and collaborate with site managers, IT, and operations to ensure asset reliability.

The role emphasizes data flows, analytics, and compliance with NERC CIP requirements, with hands-on work on RTUs, data historians, OPC, and Modbus protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–6 years of experience required; applicable years may substitute for degree.
• Expert-level proficiency in Inductive Automation Ignition and AVEA PI is mandatory.
• Experience with Renewable and Gas power systems.
• Familiarity with OT equipment such as SCADA systems, RTUs, PI data historians, SEL-RTAC, DNP, OPC, Modbus protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ignition SCADA System, including Gateways, new screens, alarms, historian and integration.
• Manage OT SCADA equipment, including servers and point configurations; keep systems up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective for advanced analytics and visualization of Operational Data.
• Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment (controls, RIGs, RTUs, data loggers).
• Maintain data connections between Remote Operations Center, corporate data servers and OEM SCADA systems.
• Coordinate with IT as primary contact for plant operations.
• Provide NERC CIP guidance and support to ensure asset compliance.
• Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and internal AI initiatives.

Skills

Ignition & AVEA PI

Renewable & gas power systems

OT equipment familiarity

SCADA systems (Ignition, RTU, OPC)

Ignition certification

Python scripting

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to support OT systems across gas, solar and wind assets. You will design, implement, and maintain Ignition SCADA components and collaborate with site managers, IT, and operations to ensure asset reliability.

The role emphasizes data flows, analytics, and compliance with NERC CIP requirements, with hands-on work on RTUs, data historians, OPC, and Modbus protocols.