SCADA Engineer

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

Job summary

TotalEnergies Integrated Power USA is seeking a hands-on SCADA/OT-IT engineer to support utility-scale power generation projects across the U.S. You''ll implement and operate SCADA systems, coordinate with vendors and utilities, and ensure cybersecurity and data integrity across multi-site operations.

Requirements include a Bachelor''s degree (or equivalent), 3+ years in SCADA/OT/IT, Ignition SCADA expertise, and a U.S. driver''s license. Travel ~1 week per quarter is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years supporting SCADA and OT/IT for utility-scale power generation in the U.S.
• Strong Ignition SCADA expertise.
• Experience with SCADA protocols and infrastructure.
• Networking fundamentals including routing, VPNs, firewalls.
• Experience integrating substation devices, array devices, RTUs.
• Familiarity with NERC compliance in SCADA/OT.
• Fluent English and a valid U.S. driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Enforce HSE policy across projects.
• Collaborate with SCADA/IT vendors, EPCs, utilities, and teams.
• Lead SCADA implementation and O&M for utility-scale projects.
• Follow TERUSA standards for SCADA, OT/IT, and cybersecurity.
• Review vendor submittals for internal compliance.
• Ensure internal IT and cybersecurity standards are met.
• Support data integrations (API, SFTP, OPC-UA/DA) for real-time operations.
• Oversee data workflows and PPC operation.
• Travel ~1 week per quarter; on-call rotation participation.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

SCADA protocols

Networking fundamentals

Fluent English

Driver''s license

Vendor coordination

OT/IT operations

Education

Bachelor''s degree or equivalent

Tools

Ignition Certification

SEL RTACs

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