SCADA Engineer

NovaSource Power Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NovaSource Power Services seeks an experienced SCADA Engineer to support its global solar O&M fleet. You will handle daily SCADA engineering requests, perform maintenance, and drive design upgrades and project work across sites worldwide.

The role requires 5+ years in SCADA design/integration, expertise with Ignition (N3uron a plus), and strong communication for cross‑functional teams. Hybrid work in a global company with travel up to 20% is common.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years SCADA automation design or 3 years SCADA integration and support.
• Experience with Ignition is required; N3uron is a plus.
• Proven track record delivering three large SCADA projects end-to-end.
• Strong fluency in English and ability to communicate with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily SCADA engineering requests for the global fleet, including data flow and alarm issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance: upgrades, patches, access controls, backups.
• Lead change requests: HMI updates, alarm changes, data point additions, user accounts.
• Execute additional fee-service projects: design SCADA configs and create block diagrams.
• Coordinate with customers, prepare quotes, and travel for site installations.

Skills

SCADA engineering design

SCADA integration & support

HMI graphics design

Root cause analysis

Documentation

English communication

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ignition

N3uron SCADA

Modbus

DNP3

MQTT

OPC-UA

Rockwell PLC

Modicon M340 PLC

SSH/Remote desktop

Job description

About NovaSource

NovaSource Power Services is the world’s #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.

About NovaSource

NovaSource Power Services is the world’s #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients’ renewables goals around the world.

NovaSource’s comprehensive approach to total asset optimization in addition to O&M services includes value engineering, performance analysis, strategic supply chain management, and advanced monitoring systems. The company operates in key global markets managing over 30GW of solar power plants. NovaSource’s expertise extends beyond solar and includes battery energy storage systems (BESS), offering a complete suite of services for the evolving renewable energy landscape.

We are seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer at NovaSource Power Services. We are an independent Solar Operations and Maintenance provider currently servicing more than 30 GW of solar assets worldwide. NovaSource Power Services strives to be the number one O&M provider within its key target markets, and have 30% of its revenue from value-added services, of which engineering will play a key role. This role will report to the Senior SCADA Manager and will be responsible for providing SCADA Engineering expertise to the global fleet.

Currently, the engineering team provides three main functions for the business:

• Continuous SCADA support for all global assets
• Executes addittional fee service projects such as SCADA designs or upgrades
• Builds and maintains critical infrastructure to support and monitor global assets

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily requests for SCADA engineering support for the global fleet of power plants. Examples:
  • Conducting root cause analysis on NSPS SCADA application issues. Examples include:
    • Data/network communication failures
    • HMI graphic issues
    • Alarming issues
    • Application performance issues
    • Data anomaly issues
    • Power Plant Controller troubleshooting
    • Ticket handling
  • Conducting preventative maintenance on SCADA systems. Examples include:
    • Upgrading or patching application software
    • Managing credentials or other access controls on SCADA systems
    • Taking backups of application software
  • Conducting change requests. Examples include:
    • HMI graphic changes
    • Alarming updates
    • Add or remove data points
    • Creating user accounts
• Participate in Execution of an additional fee service projects. Tasks include:
  • Design and build new SCADA configurations from scratch for new SCADA designs
  • Create drawings such as block diagrams, data flow diagrams, IP tables, and more.
  • Gather quotes and create purchase requests for SCADA equipment and software licenses
  • Configure or program RTU’s or PLC’s
  • Communicate professionally with customers
  • Self-manage time and schedule
  • Travel to site to install and commission systems
  • Conduct alarm dictionary review with operators and site supervisors
• Retrieve and analyze site record drawings which include single lines, SCADA data flows, and wiring diagrams.
• Communicate daily with field technicians to gather information or provide recommendations on SCADA issues.
• Communicate daily with other Engineering team members using email, chat, or phone.
• Communicate daily with vendors/subcontractors for additional support or project management
• Participate in weekly team meetings to review problems, open support requests, and plan value added services.
• Establish relationships with vendors used for onsite work or for materials.
• Procure parts and labor for support issues or value‑added services projects.
• 20% travel locally or internationally for site visits, team meetings, or training.

General Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering disciplines: Electrical, SCADA, networking, server, and application, cloud infrastructure, Network and Firewalls, new technologies, digital platforms, protocols as minimum
• Accomplished user of Microsoft Office 365 suite of tools: Outlook, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint.
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written format in English.
• Must be able to prioritize day to day work.
• High attention to detail. Minimal mistakes in SCADA application configurations.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Microsoft Visio experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of solar plant controllers, substations, Inverters,...
• Basic knowledge of approved cyber security practices.

SCADA Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of SCADA automation design or minimum 3 years of SCADA integration and support experience
• Experience with Ignition as must and N3uron SCADA software as plus.
• Experience executing a minimum of three large SCADA projects from end-to-end (design to commissioning).
• Experience with creating HMI graphics from single lines or P&IDs.
• Extensive experience with Modbus, DNP3, MQTT and OPC-UA protocols.
• Experience with Modicon M340 PLC programming, Rockwell PLC programming is a plus.
• Experience with SEL RTAC programming.
• Experience with remote desktop, SSH, and telnet access methods.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package + Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans effective on your first day.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA): Options to help you save on healthcare costs.
• Career Growth: On-the-job training with a clear path for advancement.
• Income Protection: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Legal Support: Access to legal assistance services.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support resources.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Additional Perks: Pet insurance and more employee benefits.

Work Environment

The SCADA Engineer will work in a hybrid environment with access to all necessary software and tools provided by the company. The company values work-life balance and encourages flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs. The team culture is collaborative, supportive, and focused on achieving company goals. The SCADA Engineer will have frequent communication with other team members and vendors/subcontractors through email, chat, in‑person meetings, and phone calls. The office is open five days a week and employees are expected to come in a minimum of 3 days with the remaining two being remote.

The company also encourages continuous learning and development for its employees. The SCADA Engineer will have access to training and resources to enhance their technical skills and stay up-to-date with industry developments.

Opportunity to travel locally and internationally up to 20% of their time to conduct installations, commissioning, and attend team meetings.

Overall, the work environment is focused on providing the necessary resources, support, and flexibility for the Engineers to succeed in their role and contribute to the company's growth and success.

Office Physical Requirements

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.

US: Diversity Statement – Equal Employment Opportunity

It is NovaSource’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. NovaSource disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.