Lead SCADA & I&C Engineer — Hybrid (Renewables)

ContourGlobal; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Professional development support

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

A renewable energy company in Houston is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer to manage SCADA system design and integration for its projects. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in control systems engineering, especially in utility-scale renewable projects. Responsibilities include evaluating SCADA architecture, managing third-party integrators, and ensuring compliance with interconnection requirements. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of SCADA, I&C, or control systems experience.
• Experience reviewing SCADA/I&C design packages as an owner’s representative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review SCADA architecture diagrams and control philosophy documents.
• Provide SCADA/controls CapEx benchmarking for financial models.
• Manage the I&C design process from conceptual through IFC.

Skills

SCADA architecture

PLC / RTU / HMI configuration review

EMS / BMS integration

Communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850)

Utility SCADA compliance

Cybersecurity frameworks (NERC CIP)

Commercial & risk-oriented thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

GE CIMPLICITY

OSIsoft PI

Job description

A renewable energy company in Houston is seeking a Senior I&C Engineer to manage SCADA system design and integration for its projects. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in control systems engineering, especially in utility-scale renewable projects. Responsibilities include evaluating SCADA architecture, managing third-party integrators, and ensuring compliance with interconnection requirements. The position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits.