SCADA Engineer/Developer- ROC

CAMS; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CAMS is seeking a skilled SCADA Engineer to support its utility-scale Renewable Generations Remote Operations Center (ROC). This full-time role designs, implements, maintains, and standardizes SCADA applications used within the CAMS ROC.

The position collaborates with operations personnel, control engineers, site SMEs, and customers to ensure accurate plant operations representation and strong operator situational awareness. It supports 24/7/365 operation of solar, wind, and BESS assets.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on experience supporting SCADA/OT.
• Strong knowledge of Ignition SCADA and maintenance.
• Experience with SCADA protocols and infrastructure (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, TCP/IP, serial, fiber).
• Networking fundamentals including routing, VPN, firewalls.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, validate, and maintain SCADA data and configurations.
• Assist with 24/7/365 SCADA support and maintenance.
• Build and maintain consistent HMI screen interfaces.
• Lead configuring, testing, and validating SCADA tags, alarms, and logic.
• Troubleshoot with OEM/integrators and other engineering functions.
• Maintain documentation related to SCADA configurations, standards, and processes.
• Collaborate with ROC Operations, SCADA OT, and project stakeholders.
• Follow cybersecurity and change-management procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation to support critical events.

Skills

Programming basics

Ignition SCADA

SCADA protocols

Networking basics

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

CAMS is seeking a skilled SCADA Engineer to support its utility scale renewable generation Remote Operations Cener (ROC). This full-time role is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and standardizing the SCADA applications used within the CAMS ROC.

This position collaborates closely with operations personnel, external control engineers, site subject-matter experts, and customers to ensure accurate representation of plant operations and strong operator situational awareness. The role directly supports the reliability, accuracy, and usability of SCADA systems that monitor and control renewable energy assets—including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS)—in a 24/7/365 operating environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the ROC by reviewing, organizing, validating, and maintaining SCADA data and configurations
• Assist with ongoing support and maintenance of SCADA implementations in a 24/7/365 operations environment
• Build and maintain HMI screen interfaces with high consistency and low error rates
• Lead configuring, testing, and validating SCADA tags, alarms, and system logic
• Lead technical resolutions/troubleshooting through discussions with OEM /integrators and other engineering functions
• Assist in troubleshooting SCADA system issues and system restoration activities
• Employ analytical, conceptual, and creative thinking skills to troubleshoot/improve SCADA system reliability to drive overall business and system performance
• Maintain documentation related to SCADA configurations, standards, and processes
• Collaborate closely with ROC Operations, SCADA OT, and project stakeholders
• Follow established cybersecurity, change management, and operational procedures
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical event reporting

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field (Associate’s degree with strong relevant experience may be considered)
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience supporting SCADA, industrial systems or operational technology
• Understanding of programming fundamentals and system integration concepts
• Strong expertise with Ignition SCADA or comparable SCADA applications (implementation and maintenance)
• Experience with SCADA protocols and infrastructure; for example, MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, TCP/IP, serial, fiber, switches and firewalls
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, VPN, firewalls)
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• OT/IT operations experience within utility-scale power generation industry
• Experience in integrating substation devices including SEL RTACs
• Experience supporting utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage, or substation automation projects
• Knowledge of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) practices
• Experience in integrating solar array and BESS devices including inverters, trackers, met stations, battery PCS, SoC and SoH
• Knowledge of power systems, grid interconnections requirement, inverter-based resources
• Ignition certification – Inductive University certification
• Experience supporting 24/7/365 utility scale operations center

$110,000 - $140,000 a year

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional "al la carte" benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.