Junior Commissioning SCADA Engineer

SunEnergy1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 in Charlotte, NC seeks a Junior Commissioning & SCADA Engineer to support commissioning, testing, and integration of utility-scale solar facilities. You will gain hands-on experience with SCADA, plant controls, and NERC compliance while working with experienced engineers and field teams.

The ideal candidate is an early-career electrical engineer eager to develop expertise in power systems, substation controls, and grid operations, with 0–3 years of experience and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years engineering experience; internships or co-ops welcomed.
• Understanding of electrical power systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems or industrial communications is a plus.
• Exposure to protective relays, PLCs, RTUs, or automation desirable.
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 30–50% to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commissioning of utility-scale solar, BESS, substations, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Support pre-commissioning inspections, functional testing, energization, and turnover activities.
• Review commissioning procedures and verify completion of required documentation.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, utilities, and project teams during commissioning.
• Participate in startup, troubleshooting, and performance testing of electrical equipment.
• Assist with configuration, testing, and validation of SCADA systems.
• Support integration of inverters, protective relays, meters, RTUs, PLCs, and communications equipment.
• Help verify point-to-point testing between field devices and control centers.
• Troubleshoot communication issues involving fiber, Ethernet, serial communications, and industrial protocols.
• Support development and maintenance of SCADA documentation and system drawings.
• Assist with maintaining documentation required for applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
• Support compliance audits, evidence collection, and record retention.
• Help track required testing, maintenance, and cybersecurity documentation.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to support ongoing compliance initiatives.
• Review electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Assist with equipment inspections and field quality verification.
• Prepare commissioning reports and technical documentation.
• Support engineering evaluations and field issue resolution.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Electrical power systems

SCADA familiarity

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Punctual documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA Systems

Relays/PLCs/RTUs

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Junior Commissioning & SCADA Engineer to support the commissioning, testing, and operational integration of utility-scale renewable energy facilities and electrical infrastructure. This role provides hands-on experience with SCADA systems, plant controls, commissioning activities, and NERC compliance while working alongside experienced engineering and field teams.

The ideal candidate is an early-career electrical engineer who is eager to develop technical expertise in power systems, renewable energy, substation controls, and grid operations.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Support

• Assist with commissioning of utility-scale solar, BESS, substations, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Support pre-commissioning inspections, functional testing, energization, and turnover activities.
• Review commissioning procedures and verify completion of required documentation.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, utilities, and project teams during commissioning.
• Participate in startup, troubleshooting, and performance testing of electrical equipment.

SCADA & Controls Support

• Assist with configuration, testing, and validation of SCADA systems.
• Support integration of inverters, protective relays, meters, RTUs, PLCs, and communications equipment.
• Help verify point-to-point testing between field devices and control centers.
• Troubleshoot communication issues involving fiber, Ethernet, serial communications, and industrial protocols.
• Support development and maintenance of SCADA documentation and system drawings.

NERC Compliance Support

• Assist with maintaining documentation required for applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
• Support compliance audits, evidence collection, and record retention.
• Help track required testing, maintenance, and cybersecurity documentation.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to support ongoing compliance initiatives.

Engineering Support

• Review electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Assist with equipment inspections and field quality verification.
• Prepare commissioning reports and technical documentation.
• Support engineering evaluations and field issue resolution.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• 0-3 years of engineering experience (internships or co-op experience welcomed).
• Understanding of electrical power systems.
• Basic knowledge of substations, renewable energy systems, or industrial controls preferred.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems or industrial communications is a plus.
• Exposure to protective relays, PLCs, RTUs, or power system automation is desirable.
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 30-50% to project sites.