SCADA Engineer

TotalEnergies Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Power USA, TotalEnergies' integrated power platform, is shaping the energy transition by building and operating solar, wind, storage, and thermal assets across the U.S. This role focuses on SCADA/OT/IT operations for utility-scale power generation, addressing grid integration, cybersecurity, and data integrity with partners and internal teams.

The position can sit in Austin or Houston or be remote in the USA; travel is limited to about one week per quarter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on SCADA/OT/IT experience for utility-scale power in the U.S.
• Strong Ignition SCADA expertise (implementation & maintenance).
• Experience with SCADA protocols and infrastructure (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, TCP/IP, serial, fiber, switches, firewalls).
• Solid networking fundamentals (routing, VPNs, firewalls).
• Experience integrating substation devices, array devices, and RTUs.
• Familiarity with NERC compliance from a SCADA/OT perspective.
• Fluent English and a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Enforce HSE policy and ensure external parties comply with TotalEnergies standards.
• Collaborate with SCADA/IT vendors, EPCs, O&M, equipment manufacturers, utilities and internal teams for grid integration and cybersecurity.
• Lead SCADA implementation and O&M on utility-scale projects with various technologies.
• Follow TERUSA standards for SCADA, OT/IT and cybersecurity.
• Review vendor submittals for internal compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal IT and cybersecurity standards.
• Implement third-party data integrations (API, SFTP, OPC-UA/DA) for real-time data streams.
• Build tools for automated data acquisition and performance analysis from SCADA data.
• Ensure PPC operation meets grid integration and operational requirements.
• Manage project documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel about 1 week per quarter; participate in on-call rotation.
• Adhere to the Company's Code of Conduct.

Skills

SCADA & OT/IT operations

Ignition SCADA

SCADA protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC,TCP

Networking fundamentals

Substation/RTU integration

NERC compliance knowledge

English fluency + US driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ignition SCADA

SCADA hardware/tools infra

Job description

At Integrated Power USA, we're helping shape the future of energy in North America. As TotalEnergies' integrated power platform, we develop, build, operate, and grow a diverse portfolio of solar, wind, battery storage, and flexible generation assets that deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon electricity across the United States & Canada.

Backed by the global ambition of TotalEnergies to accelerate the energy transition, Integrated Power USA is rapidly expanding a portfolio of approximately 35 GW of renewable, storage, and thermal generation projects that are operating, under construction, or in development. From developing innovative energy solutions to navigating some of the country's most dynamic power markets, our teams are at the forefront of building a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Joining Integrated Power USA means working alongside talented professionals who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, safety, and making a real impact. Together, we're powering communities, advancing the energy transition, and creating the energy system of tomorrow.

This position can sit in Austin, TX, Houston, TX, or remotely in the USA.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience supporting SCADA and OT/IT operations for utility‑scale power generation in the U.S.
• Strong expertise with Ignition SCADA (implementation and maintenance).
• Experience with SCADA protocols and infrastructure including MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, TCP/IP, serial, fiber, switches, and firewalls.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, VPNs, firewalls).
• Experience integrating:
  • Substation devices (SEL RTACs, relays, meters)
  • Array devices (inverters, trackers, met stations)
  • Utility‑owned RTUs
• Familiarity with NERC compliance from a SCADA/OT perspective.
• Fluent English and a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred

• Official Ignition Certification (or completion of Inductive University training).
• Experience supporting multi‑site or fleet‑level operations.
• Knowledge of solar technologies; energy storage and wind experience a plus.
• Experience with SEL products and utility telemetry standards.

Core Strengths

• Strong communicator who can lead technical discussions across vendors and internal teams.
• Influential, collaborative, and results‑oriented.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑changing regulatory and operational environments.

Activities:

• Enforce Total Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy in all his/her responsibilities and ensure that external third parties (O&M/EPC contractors, vendors, consultants) operate in a manner acceptable to TotalEnergies HSE standards
• Work with various SCADA/IT vendors, EPCs, O&M, equipment manufacturers, utilities and internal teams to meet all grid integration, internal IT/OT/Cybersecurity and operational requirements through all project phases
• Work directly on the SCADA Implementation and O&M on utility scale projects with various technologies and architectures.
• Know and follow TERUSA standards and exhibits for SCADA, OT/IT, and Cybersecurity.
• Review project submittal exhibits from vendors and ensure compliance with internal expectations.
• Ensure compliance with TotalEnergies internal IT and cybersecurity standards
• Implement third party data integrations (API, SFTP, OPC-UA, OPC-DA etc.) to enable end to end workflows and real-time data streams for automated system control and monitoring
• Build and manage tools that allow automated data acquisition and performance analysis with data from SCADA and other sources
• Ensure PPC (Power Plant Controller) operation meets grid integration and operational requirements.
• Facilitate and own the collection, organization and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders.
• The position consists of work indoors with occasional travel to other offices and job sites. Travel expectations shall consist of approximately 1 week per quarter.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for critical event escalation.
• Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Accountability for SCADA System Operability, project data flow, and OT/IT operation and conformity
• Support the operation of TotalEnergies Utility Power Plant business in the U.S.
• Accountability for safety and project operations.
• Operational role for the implementation and operation of the site SCADA & OT/IT system