Power SCADA Engineer: Ignition & OT Analytics

The Keystone Distinction Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to support OT equipment and data flows across the company’s gas, solar, and wind assets. You will collaborate with site managers and engineering teams to ensure reliable control systems and data analytics, with a focus on Ignition-based solutions and PI history data.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with 3–6 years in SCADA/OT environments, strong knowledge of Ignition and AVEA PI, and experience with renewable power

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–6 years of experience; applicable years may substitute for degree.
• Ignition and AVEA PI are mandatory.
• Renewable and gas power systems experience is expected.
• Familiarity with OT equipment: SCADA, RTU, PI historians, SEL-RTAC, DNP, OPC, Modbus protocols.
• Ignition certification is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Python scripting is preferred.
• Knowledge of power plant components and renewable projects.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and with a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ignition SCADA System: gateways, screens, alarms, historian, integration.
• Manage OT SCADA equipment: servers and point configurations; keep systems up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective for analytics and visualization of OT data.
• Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment (SCADA, RTU, PI, etc.).
• Maintain data connections between Remote Operations Center, data servers and SCADA/OPC servers.
• Coordinate with IT as primary contact for plant operations.
• Provide NERC CIP guidance to ensure asset compliance.
• Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and internal AI initiatives.

Skills

Ignition

AVEA PI

Python

SCADA

Modbus

OPC

MS Office

Power systems

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PI Historian

Job description

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to support OT equipment and data flows across the company’s gas, solar, and wind assets. You will collaborate with site managers and engineering teams to ensure reliable control systems and data analytics, with a focus on Ignition-based solutions and PI history data.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree with 3–6 years in SCADA/OT environments, strong knowledge of Ignition and AVEA PI, and experience with renewable power