SCADA Analyst

Strata Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking an SCADA & Renewable Operations Analyst to support onboarding, monitoring, and optimization of utility-scale renewables and BESS assets. You will serve as a subject matter expert in SCADA, plant monitoring, alarming, and remote support, collaborating with IPP teams, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure reliable fleet performance.

The role emphasizes onboarding into Survalent and AVEVA platforms, data integrity validation, and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or AAS / EET in technical/engineering field; may consider equivalent work experience.
• Experience with PLCs, Industrial Automation, SCADA, alarm philosophy.
• Familiarity with OPCUA and MQTT data ingestion.
• Experience with AVEVA OMI, AVEVA System Platform, Ignition.
• Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new renewable generation and BESS sites into Survalent and AVEVA System Platform monitoring platforms.
• Validate telemetry, controls, and alarming configurations for data integrity and readiness.
• Provide remote operational support for subcontractor activities and field teams.
• Act as a technical resource for ROC operators and engineers to resolve monitoring/control issues.
• Support utility audits related to inverter settings and protection configurations.
• Develop BESS monitoring strategies and assist in planning remote monitoring rollout across the fleet.
• Assist in training ROC operators on SCADA systems and BESS operations.
• Identify improvements across IPP operations and transmission-level procedures.

Skills

PLCs

Industrial Automation

SCADA

Alarm philosophy

OPCUA

MQTT data ingestion

AVEVA OMI

AVEVA System Platform

Ignition

Fractal

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree / AAS / EET

Tools

AVEVA OMI

AVEVA System Platform

Ignition

Fractal

Job description

The SCADA & Renewable Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the onboarding, monitoring, and optimization of utility-scale renewable generation and battery energy storage system (BESS) assets. This role serves as a subject matter expert in SCADA systems, plant monitoring, alarming, and remote operational support while driving improvements across Independent Power Producer (IPP) and transmission-level operations. The position collaborates closely with internal operations teams, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient fleet performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

SCADA Integration & Site Onboarding

• Support onboarding of new renewable generation and BESS sites into Survalent and AVEVA System Platform monitoring platforms.
• AVEVA OMI & System Platform Management
• Validate telemetry, controls, and alarming configurations to ensure data integrity and operational readiness.
• Support commissioning activities and post-energization system verification.

Monitoring & Operational Support

• Perform ongoing validation of site telemetry, alarms, and system performance for existing fleet assets.
• Provide remote operational support for subcontractor activities, access requests, and troubleshooting.
• Act as a technical resource for ROC operators and field teams in resolving monitoring and control issues.

Technical Audits & Compliance

• Support utility and internal audits related to inverter settings, protection settings, and operational configurations.
• Review and validate subcontractor-generated reports for accuracy and compliance.

BESS Monitoring & Integration

• Develop subject matter expertise in BESS systems, monitoring strategies, alarming, and troubleshooting.
• Support planning, budgeting, and implementation of full remote BESS monitoring across the fleet.
• Evaluate software tools such as Fractal & Ignition and other monitoring platforms for operational optimization.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Assist in developing and delivering training programs for ROC operators on SCADA systems, renewable assets, and BESS operations.
• Support implementation of process changes and operational improvements across monitoring platforms.
• Identify and recommend improvements in IPP operations, procedures, training programs, and performance assessments.
• Identify and recommend improvements in transmission-level operations, procedures, training programs, and performance assessments.

General Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or AAS / EET required (degree in technical/engineering field of study preferred, but will consider past work experienc)
• Experience with PLCs, Industrial Automation, SCADA, alarm philosophy.
• Experience with OPCUA, MQTT data ingestion
• Experience with AVEVA OMI, AVEVA System Platform, Ignition
• Strong organizational skills to document and track issues from inception to resolution
• Demonstrates good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Technical learning ability

Preferred Job Skills

• Work experience / interest in PV & solar energy & BESS
• Work experience / interest in power generation operations & alarming
• Ability to learn broad understanding of generation, transmission, and/or distribution power systems
• Ability to learn navigating different control and SCADA environments

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment and in the field. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 20 pounds.

About Us

Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.

At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.

Strata Solar is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.