Microgrid Automation Engineer - SCADA & DCS Specialist

Solaris Energy Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Company-paid 401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career progression

Job summary

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking a Microgrid Automation Engineer to design, configure, and commission automation and control systems for utility-scale microgrid projects.

You will work with Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation), DCS, PLCs, and field devices, developing Python scripts, SQL queries, and system documentation while coordinating with contractors and operations. Travel to project sites for commissioning and support is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• 3–8 years in automation, instrumentation, or control systems in power/energy.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA platform (Inductive Automation).
• Experience with industrial DCS/PLC platforms and power plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, integrate, and commission automation and control systems for microgrid projects.
• Develop and maintain Ignition SCADA applications, alarms, trends, and dashboards.
• Create scripts in Python and SQL for automation, reporting, and data handling.
• Coordinate with EPCs, system integrators, and operations during FAT/SAT and commissioning.
• Assist with documentation, code reviews, and change management.
• Support operator training materials and ongoing system optimization.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

Python scripting

SQL querying

DCS/PLC integration

OPC-UA/Modbus/Ethernet/IP

SCADA alarms/trends

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control/Automation Engineering

Tools

Ignition Perspective

Ignition Vision

GitHub/Version control

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. in Houston, Texas is seeking a Microgrid Automation Engineer to design, configure, and commission automation and control systems for utility-scale microgrid projects.

You will work with Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation), DCS, PLCs, and field devices, developing Python scripts, SQL queries, and system documentation while coordinating with contractors and operations. Travel to project sites for commissioning and support is required.