Principal SCADA Engineer

Enchanted Rock Management LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Job summary

ERock seeks a Principal SCADA Engineer & Team Lead to set technical direction for VTSCADA and real‑time systems across a growing fleet of distributed energy assets. You will own the SCADA roadmap, architect scalable solutions, and mentor a high‑performing team of engineers and technicians.

You will partner with Operations, IT, Cybersecurity and leadership to ensure secure, reliable operations and rapid fleet growth, while maintaining compliance and incident response readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of SCADA engineering experience in energy, gas or electric utility environments.
• 7+ years supporting real‑time operational systems.
• Deep experience with ICCP integrations and ERCOT data exchange.
• Strong knowledge of grid operations, telemetry, and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Define long‑term SCADA strategy, roadmap, and architecture for distributed generation and microgrids.
• Lead development and maintenance of SCADA systems and data flow with cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee on‑call coverage for 24x7 Microgrid Control Center and ensure system reliability.
• Architect ICCP integrations and secure data exchange with ERCOT and ISOs.
• Direct engineering budgets, vendor relationships, and multi‑site deployments.
• Mentor and develop SCADA engineers; drive governance and change management.

Skills

SCADA engineering

Real-time systems

ICCP integrations

ERCOT data exchange

Team leadership

Cybersecurity awareness

Utilities industry

Windows servers

SQL databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VTSCADA

Siemens

Emerson

Autosol ACM

Job description

Description

We are ERock!

ERock (NYSE: EROC) is enabling energy for a new era. ERock delivers onsite utility-grade power that gets customers up and running quickly, while supporting long-term grid development. ERock’s proprietary natural gas generators help critical facilities address grid constraints, interconnection delays, and outage risks while accelerating speed-to-power for new and expanding operations. Trusted by data centers, utilities, manufacturers, healthcare systems and government organizations, ERock engineers for rapid deployment, long-duration reliability, low local emissions, and scalable performance to meet the evolving energy demands of today and tomorrow.

What you’ll do…

The Principal SCADA Engineer & Team Lead will set the technical direction for, and lead the team responsible for, the design, implementation, integration, and administration of our VTSCADA and real-time operational systems supporting distributed energy assets. This is a senior role that combines deep engineering expertise, enterprise-level system ownership, and people leadership. You will be accountable for the SCADA roadmap and for building, developing, and directing a high-performing team of SCADA engineers, while designing scalable architecture that enables rapid fleet growth and proactively improving system reliability to reduce downtime and operational risk. You will serve as the senior technical authority across SCADA architecture, integrations, grid support telemetry, and real-time operations systems, and as a trusted partner to Operations, IT, Cybersecurity, and IT leadership reporting to the Senior IT Infrastructure Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

SCADA Architecture & System Ownership

• Own the long-term SCADA strategy, roadmap, and architecture supporting ERock’s distributed generation and microgrid fleet
• Develop and maintain SCADA systems, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance data flow, system performance, and operational visibility
• Provide technical design oversight, set team priorities, and serve as the final escalation authority for SCADA issues
• Serve as technical authority for Autosol ACM and related real-time systems
• Define and enforce enterprise standards for telemetry, tag structure, alarm management, and data integrity
• Ensure engineering support and on-call coverage for our 24x7 Microgrid Control Center
• Design scalable solutions enabling rapid site onboarding and fleet growth
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity protocols and company SCADA standards.

Grid & Utility Integrations

• Lead ICCP strategy, configuration, and utility data exchange with ERCOT and other market participants
• Architect telemetry models supporting ERCOT compliance and grid participation
• Ensure secure, reliable data flow across field devices, SCADA platforms, and external entities

Real-Time SCADA Operations & Deployment

• Oversee engineering and commissioning of new site integrations
• Maintain performance, resilience, and uptime of real-time operational SCADA systems
• Provide technical review of site SCADA drawings; architect monitoring and control schemes; establish tag/point standards; and oversee configuration and programming of SCADA, including HMIs, historians, and controllers.
• Support upgrades, migrations, and technology enhancements
• Partner with IT and Operations to ensure secure, hardened infrastructure and operational readiness during grid events

Systems Development & Continuous Improvement

• Drive automation, tooling, and database enhancements to improve scalability and visibility
• Strengthen change management and deployment governance across the SCADA environment
• Ensure all changes to the SCADA system are governed by a change management process
• Develop SCADA budgets, capital project plans, and vendor relationships; represent SCADA in cross-functional planning and executive discussions

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SCADA engineers and technicians, setting clear expectations, goals, and career development paths
• Plan and allocate team resources across concurrent site onboarding, commissioning, and operations support work
• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular coaching and feedback, and participate in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning
• Establish engineering best practices, design review standards, documentation, and knowledge sharing across the team
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement, and foster strong collaboration with Operations, IT, and Cybersecurity
• Manage on-call rotations and incident response, and lead post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to drive lasting improvements
• Coordinate and direct contractors and vendors, holding them to company standards for quality, schedule, and security

Requirements

Required Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 10+ years of SCADA (VTSCADA, Siemens, Emerson or similar) engineering experience within energy, gas or electric utility environments
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience supporting real‑time operational systems
• Deep experience designing and implementing ICCP integrations, including utility data exchange with ERCOT, RTOs, or other ISOs
• Familiarity with CAD and electrical schematics.
• Experience with Autosol ACM or comparable utility‑grade SCADA platform
• Strong understanding of grid support operations, dispatch protocols, and telemetry architecture
• Experience supporting distributed energy resources (DER), microgrids, or gas generation assets
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, infrastructure technologies (Windows servers, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity), and relational databases (e.g., MS SQL)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex, multi‑layer communications and telemetry systems
• Experience establishing and improving alarm management, change management, and system governance standards
• Demonstrated track record of improving system reliability, reducing operational risk, and enhancing real‑time system performance
• Demonstrated ability to set technical vision and architect enterprise‑scale SCADA solutions across a rapidly growing fleet
• 3+ years of formal people leadership (team lead, supervisor, or manager) directing SCADA, controls, or real‑time systems engineers, including hiring, performance management, and coaching
• Proven track record of building and developing high‑performing engineering teams and growing technical talent into senior roles
• Experience planning and prioritizing multi‑project portfolios, managing budgets, and leading vendors and contractors to deliver on schedule
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence Operations, IT, Cybersecurity, and executive leadership and to explain complex technical topics to non‑technical audiences
• Experience leading incident response and on‑call support for 24x7 mission‑critical operations, including root cause analysis and corrective action programs
• Sound judgment in making and owning architecture and risk decisions, and in resolving competing priorities across teams

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Company Match
• Paid Time Off – Sick & Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule, as role requirements permit

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ERock is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At ERock, we embrace diversity, including all the unique characteristics that make us human: race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, and education — to name a few. We understand and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our teams and our business. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values specifically our value of "The Team" which includes "Mutual Respect, Openness, and Honesty."