Plant Systems & Regulatory SCADA Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 89,544 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, via WECTEC Staffing Services, seeks a Plant Systems & Regulatory SCADA Engineer for a 1-year contract in Juno Beach, FL.

The role focuses on regulatory compliance for BESS plant controllers across ISO markets including PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO and ERCOT, with ICCP integration and real-time market participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related field.
• 5+ years in bulk electric system operations with ISO/RTO experience.
• Strong knowledge of North American electricity markets and ancillary services.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance for BESS plant controllers in ISO markets (PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ERCOT).
• Review control designs for NERC/IEEE compliance and market rules.
• Assist on market participation strategies including frequency regulation and reserves.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems

ISO markets knowledge

ICCP

SCADA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ICCP protocol

HMI/PLC programming

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role

We are searching for a Plant Systems & Regulatory SCADA Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) You will have expertise in North American bulk electric system operations and ISO market structures to provide technical guidance to our control system engineering team, focus on ensuring BESS plant controller compliance with regulatory requirements and participation in ancillary services markets across multiple ISO territories. You will report to the onsite Manager.

Location: Juno Beach, FL 33408

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on regulatory compliance for BESS plant controllers operating in ISO markets including PJM, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ERCOT, and others
• Review and validate control system designs for compliance with NERC and IEEE reliability standards and regional market rules
• Advise on ancillary services participation strategies for frequency regulation, spinning reserves, non-spinning reserves, voltage support services, FFR (Fast Frequency Response), and PRF (Primary Reserve Frequency)
• Support ICCP implementation and configuration for real‑time market communication with ISOs and RTOs
• Collaborate with control system engineers on setpoint management, state of charge optimization, and market dispatch integration
• Interpret market signals and requirements for translation into PLC control logic and HMI displays
• Support performance validation testing to ensure market participation requirements are met
• Interface with utility customers, schedulers, and market operators on technical requirements
• Stay current with evolving market rules and grid codes affecting energy storage participation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in bulk electric system operations, with an ISO, RTO, or utility control center
• Strong understanding of North American electricity markets and ancillary services
• Experience with ICCP protocol implementation and configuration
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and regional compliance requirements
• Familiarity with energy storage market participation rules across multiple ISO territories
• Understanding of real‑time dispatch, scheduling, and settlement processes

Helpful Experience

• Experience with BESS or other energy storage technologies in grid applications
• Background in power system control center operations or market operations
• Professional Engineering (PE) license
• Experience with SCADA systems and real‑time data exchange protocols
• Knowledge of grid forming and grid following inverter technologies

Compensation and Benefits

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $65.00/hr. to $70.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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