OT Engineer II — SCADA/EMS for Renewables

EDPR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

EDPR seeks an Operational Technology Engineer II to manage SCADA, Substation Automation, and EMS for renewable generation. You will support new site development and ROCC operations, with after-hours SCADA/EMS troubleshooting.

You will design, test, and validate SCADA infrastructure, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and NERC CIP. Travel up to 25% and interaction with internal and external stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical/computer Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years' experience with SCADA/EMS design and substation controls.
• Proficient in Python, C++, and JavaScript.
• Experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, AVEVA, Simatic, FactoryTalk, Cimplicity.
• Familiarity with Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3.0, IEC-60870-6/TASE.2, OPC-UA.
• Experience configuring SEL devices (RTACs, IEDS, relays, meters).
• Networking design and protocol analysis; MS products knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop SCADA infrastructure for wind/solar/storage projects.
• Review TSA, LGIA, PPA; draft specs and configuration guidelines.
• Support ROCC and Asset Operations with SCADA/EMS troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and NERC CIP regulations.
• Document SCADA infrastructure, diagrams, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate with ROCC, IT, and external entities like ISOs/TSOs.
• Provide after-hours support for SCADA, EMS, and communication issues.

Skills

SCADA/EMS design

Substation controls

Python

C++

JavaScript

Ignition

AVEVA

Modbus TCP/RTU

DNP3.0

IEC-60870-6/TASE.2

OPC-UA

SCADA networking

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Master's degree in electrical/computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

AVEVA

Simatic

FactoryTalk

Cimplicity

Job description

EDPR seeks an Operational Technology Engineer II to manage SCADA, Substation Automation, and EMS for renewable generation. You will support new site development and ROCC operations, with after-hours SCADA/EMS troubleshooting.

You will design, test, and validate SCADA infrastructure, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and NERC CIP. Travel up to 25% and interaction with internal and external stakeholders are essential.