SCADA Engineer

Longroad Energy Holdings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based salary increases

401(k) plan and matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

18 vacation days in the first year

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Longroad Energy Holdings in Boston, Massachusetts seeks a SCADA Engineer to develop and support its enterprise SCADA platform across a fleet of solar, energy storage, and wind projects. This role entails both SCADA application development and fleet SCADA support.

The successful candidate will have at least four years of experience in SCADA and automation, demonstrating strong skills in Python and Inductive Automation Ignition. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a robust time-off policy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in SCADA & Automation with a focus on SCADA integration.
• Strong experience with Python for Ignition scripting and automation.
• Experience working with Ignition Historians, SQL, and database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support Greenfield Commissioning and SCADA Integration.
• Develop and maintain LongView applications.
• Support and maintain project level SCADA and Owner's SCADA.

Skills

SCADA integration

Python

Inductive Automation Ignition

SQL

Modbus

TCP/IP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

4+ years experience in SCADA & Automation

Tools

Ignition Historians

Job description

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of SCADA, the SCADA Engineer develops and supports Longroad's enterprise SCADA platform (LongView) across a fleet of 50+ solar, energy storage, and wind projects. The role is weighted approximately 60% to LongView application development and 40% to fleet SCADA support and integration.

LongView development work centers on Ignition-based views, dashboards, KPIs, and workflows for the Remote Operations Center (ROC) and Site Operations — including custom alarm strategies, priority pipelines, downtime management, time-series historization into cloud storage, and integration of SCADA with enterprise applications to automate ROC and site workflows.

Fleet support work covers SCADA integration on greenfield projects, ongoing maintenance of project-level SCADA and plant control systems, IED telemetry troubleshooting (remote and on-site), firmware and patch rollouts, and coordination with OEM SCADA and substation automation vendors. The role supports EPC vendors, O&M technicians, regulatory agencies, utility offtakers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Support Greenfield Commissioning and SCADA Integration

• Review drawing sets and participate in project commissioning meetings
• Perform Owner’s SCADA integration
• Conduct field verification, testing, and validation activities
• Perform LongView SCADA integrations

Develop and Maintain LongView Applications

• Develop and maintain Ignition-based views, dashboards, and KPIs
• Design custom alarm strategies, priority pipelines, and downtime management workflows
• Develop and maintain time-series data historization, including movement into cloud storage
• Integrate SCADA systems with enterprise applications to automate ROC and site workflows

Support Metadata, UDT, and Templatization Process Across LongView

• Support & maintain project level & Owner's SCADA
• Support IED telemetry troubleshooting, remotely and in the field
• Test, deploy, and support SCADA & IED upgrades and patches
• Coordinate with OEM SCADA providers on system changes, upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting
• Support & maintain drawings, configurations, and asset inventory
• Coordinate with IT & ROC for firewall changes and telemetry outages
• Support metadata, UDT, and templatization processes
• Provide SCADA support to EPC vendors, O&M technicians, regulatory agencies, utility offtakers, and internal stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in SCADA & Automation with a focus on SCADA integration
• 4+ years of experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA, including Perspective and/or Vision module development, scripting, tag systems, and UDT architecture
• Strong experience with Python for Ignition scripting and automation
• Experience working with Ignition Historians, SQL, and database technologies
• Experience working with TCP/IP layer 1 and layer 2 concepts, and fundamental knowledge of layer 3 and layer 4 concepts
• Working knowledge of industrial protocols, particularly Modbus (RTU & TCP), OPC UA, and MQTT
• Experience working on utility-scale solar, energy storage, or wind projects
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram (FBD), or Structured Text PLC programming
• Hands-on experience with SEL RTAC, SEL relays, SEL Axion PLCs, or other IED technologies
• Experience with substation automation and electrical protection systems
• Familiarity with IEC 61850, DNP3, and ICCP in a utility-substation context
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD for SCADA applications

Characteristics Necessary for Success

• Strong customer-support-focused attitude and excellent communication skills
• A collaborative style and a can-do attitude
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly
• Passionate and enthusiastic about alternative energy
• Integrity and accountability

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401 (k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.