Remote SCADA & OT Network Engineer Utility-Scale Storage

Sungrow; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sungrow North America is seeking a highly motivated SCADA Network Engineer to support utility-scale energy storage and renewable energy projects. This role focuses on industrial communications, OT networking, Linux-based systems, and integration between BESS, EMS/PCS, customer SCADA, and utility interfaces.

You will work with engineering, commissioning, service, and customer teams to diagnose issues, validate data flow, and optimize system integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation, SCADA integration, industrial networking, or energy storage systems.
• Experience with utility-scale BESS or renewable energy systems.
• Understanding of EMS, PCS, substation communication, and utility integration requirements.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial communication networks and field devices.
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP/RTU, CANbus, RS-485, OPC UA/DA, TCP/IP networking.

Responsibilities

• Configure, troubleshoot, and validate industrial communication systems (Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, CANbus, RS-485, OPC UA/DA, DNP3, IEC 61850, MQTT).
• Implement, deploy, and support SCADA systems for utility-scale energy storage and renewable projects.
• Coordinate communication and integration between BESS systems, PCS equipment, EMS platforms, utility SCADA systems, PLCs, and third-party monitoring systems.
• Support FAT/SAT by documenting results, troubleshooting issues, and validating telemetry and data acquisition.
• Diagnose and resolve communication, telemetry, and network performance issues using protocol analyzers, network monitoring tools, and packet captures.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA integration

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

AVEVA PI System

Kepware

Wireshark

OPC servers

Job description

Sungrow North America is seeking a highly motivated SCADA Network Engineer to support utility-scale energy storage and renewable energy projects. This role focuses on industrial communications, OT networking, Linux-based systems, and integration between BESS, EMS/PCS, customer SCADA, and utility interfaces.

You will work with engineering, commissioning, service, and customer teams to diagnose issues, validate data flow, and optimize system integration.