Power Generation SCADA Engineer - Ignition & OT Innovator

MedTeam Staffing Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is seeking a SCADA Engineer to support OT equipment and data flows across gas, solar and wind assets. The role focuses on designing and maintaining Ignition-based SCADA systems, integrating data historians, and enabling advanced analytics for operations.

Collaborating with site managers, IT, and operations, you will ensure system reliability and compliance with NERC CIP while supporting ongoing AI initiatives. A strong background in Ignition and AVEA PI is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–6 years experience may substitute for degree.
• Expert level in Ignition and AVEA PI is mandatory.
• Experience with Renewable and Gas power systems.
• Familiarity with OT equipment: SCADA, RTUs, PI historians, OPC, Modbus, etc.
• Ignition certification is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with scripting languages; Python preferred.
• Knowledge of power plant components and renewable projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ignition SCADA System (Gateways, screens, alarms, historian, integration).
• Manage OT SCADA equipment, servers and configurations, keep systems up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective for analytics and visualization.
• Troubleshoot and maintain connections among OT equipment (RTUs, RCs, data loggers).
• Maintain data connections between OPS centers, data servers, and OEM SCADA systems.
• Coordinate with IT as primary contact for plant operations.
• Provide NERC CIP guidance and ensure asset compliance.
• Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and internal AI initiatives.

Skills

Ignition Mastery

Python

Analytical thinking

Scripting

Self-starter

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition

AVEA PI

PI data historians

OPC

Modbus

RTU protocols

DNP

SEL-RTAC

Job description

MedTeam Staffing Inc. is seeking a SCADA Engineer to support OT equipment and data flows across gas, solar and wind assets. The role focuses on designing and maintaining Ignition-based SCADA systems, integrating data historians, and enabling advanced analytics for operations.

Collaborating with site managers, IT, and operations, you will ensure system reliability and compliance with NERC CIP while supporting ongoing AI initiatives. A strong background in Ignition and AVEA PI is essential.