SCADA Engineer/Developer- ROC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CAMS is seeking a skilled SCADA Engineer to support its Remote Operations Center (ROC). This full-time role designs, implements, maintains, and standardizes SCADA applications used within the CAMS ROC for solar, wind, and BESS assets in a 24/7/365 environment.

Collaborating with operations, engineers, and customers, you will ensure accurate plant operation representations, reliability, and operator situational awareness while following cybersecurity and change management procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Engineering/CS/IT) or related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience supporting SCADA/OT in industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and system integration concepts.
• Proficiency with Ignition SCADA or similar SCADA applications (implementation and maintenance).
• Experience with SCADA protocols: MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, TCP/IP, serial, fiber; networking basics like routing and VPN.

Responsibilities

• Review, organize, validate, and maintain SCADA data and configurations for ROC.
• Provide 24/7/365 SCADA support and maintenance.
• Build and maintain HMIs with high consistency and low error rates.
• Configure, test, and validate SCADA tags, alarms, and system logic.
• Troubleshoot SCADA issues with OEMs/integrators and engineering teams.
• Maintain SCADA documentation, standards, and processes.
• Collaborate with ROC Operations, SCADA OT, and project stakeholders.
• Adhere to cybersecurity, change management, and procedures; participate in on‑call rotations.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

OT/SCADA experience

Networking fundamentals

Documentation skills

Programming fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MODBUS

DNP3

OPC

TCP/IP

Firewalls/VPN

Inductive University (Ignition)

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.