SCADA Engineer

Idaho Society of Professional Engineers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

18 vacation days in first year

Job summary

Longroad Energy in the United States is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to develop and support the LongView enterprise platform across 50+ solar, storage, and wind projects. The role focuses roughly 60% on LongView application development (Ignition-based views, dashboards, KPIs) and 40% on fleet SCADA integration and support, coordinating with EPC vendors and O&M teams.

You will work with Ignition Perspective/Vision, implement alarms, and develop data historization while ensuring reliable

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%

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 processes.
• Provide SCADA support to EPC vendors, O&M technicians, regulatory agencies, utility offtakers, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

SCADA & Automation

Ignition (Perspective/Vision)

Python scripting

SQL & databases

Industrial protocols (Modbus/OPC UA/MQ

Travel willingness

Tools

Ignition

Historians

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Description
About Longroad Energy
Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.

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 Values At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

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.