Renewable Project SCADA Engineer

Ameren; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

100% employer paid cash balance plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family caregiver LE

Job summary

Ameren Missouri seeks a SCADA Project Engineer in Renewable Generation Engineering to design, implement, and optimize control systems across solar, wind, BESS, and fuel cell assets. You’ll work on an expanding portfolio that directly supports grid reliability and performance.

The role covers project execution, design reviews, on-site installation support, and cross-functional collaboration with PMs and operations. Hybrid work and travel to sites are expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; EIT preferred.
• Experience with SCADA systems and plant-level monitoring/controls.
• PV solar or BESS design experience a plus; related control systems welcomed.
• Travel to project sites for SCADA installation support required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering large renewable and inverter-based projects from development through operation.
• Review electrical and SCADA designs, plant layout, and communications networks.
• Coordinate with management to track schedules and milestones.
• Support on-site SCADA installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Provide technical expertise to Renewable Operations.
• Develop engineering specifications for renewable technologies.

Skills

SCADA architectures

PV solar

BESS designs

Logic control platforms

HMI systems

Commissioning & field troubleshooting

Communication protocols: Modbus

DNP3

IEC 61850

Ethernet TCP/IP

Education

ABET accredited Engineering degree

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred

Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

SCADA tooling

Job description

About Ameren Missouri

Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and our electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for our 1.2 million electric and 132,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. Our service area covers 64 counties and more than 500 communities including the greater St. Louis area.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
• Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About The Position:

Ameren is seeking a SCADA Project Engineer in Renewable Generation Engineering to support our growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and fuel cell assets. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and optimization of control systems across Ameren renewable assets.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse and rapidly growing fleet of solar, wind, BESS, and fuel cell assets, directly impacting grid reliability. The SCADA Project Engineer will be a key contributor in advancing automation, performance, and innovation across Ameren generation assets.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution and delivery of large renewable and inverter-based generation engineering projects from development through design, construction, testing, closeout and operation.
• Perform and participate in technical design reviews of project electrical and SCADA systems, including generation tie-line, collector substation, plant fiber layout, field networking, meteorological stations, and plant SCADA.
• Collaborate with project management to track design and construction schedules to effectively coordinate with appropriate internal stakeholders to ensure critical milestones are met on time.
• Support on-site installation and commissioning activities of the site SCADA system and network. Review results for accuracy and compliance.
• Support Renewable Operations by providing technical expertise.
• Perform engineering specification development for all renewable technologies in the Ameren portfolio, and revise those for project specific construction, engineering, and equipment needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university required. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) preferred. Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant SCADA technical or engineering experience preferred. Experience working within the renewable energy industry preferred.
• Understanding of SCADA systems and plant-level monitoring/control architectures.
• Experience with PV solar and/or BESS designs and control systems a plus (technical experience in related fields will be considered).
• Experience working with logic control platforms a plus.
• Familiarity with HMI systems a plus.
• Experience supporting commissioning and field troubleshooting preferred.
• Familiarity with communications, including communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, etc.) and networking standards (serial, Ethernet TCP/IP, fiber optic) a plus.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Good leadership, analytical, and social skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a constantly evolving environment and the ability to adapt to that efficiently. Travel to project sites to support SCADA installation required, with additional travel to support start-up and commissioning activities as necessary.

Working Conditions

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). Hybrid employees are expected to work a minimum of three (3) days an Ameren facility, such as office or project site.

Additional Information

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$72,600.00 - $176,100.00

* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant's credentials.

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company perfor