SCADA Engineer - Energy Management Systems

Onward Energy; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive compensation

Health insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Job summary

A renewable energy company is seeking a SCADA Engineer based in Denver, CO. This role focuses on managing OT SCADA equipment, developing data flows for analytics, and ensuring compliance with NERC CIP standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree with 3-6 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with SCADA systems and scripting languages such as Python. The position offers a full-time contract with competitive compensation and various benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience or equivalent experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience with renewable and gas power systems.
• Knowledge of power plant operations and renewable projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage OT SCADA equipment, ensuring systems are up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays for operational data analytics.
• Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment.

Skills

Familiarity with OT equipment

Scripting languages (Python preferred)

Analytical and critical-thinking capabilities

Effective time-management skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Ignition

SCADA systems

Wonderware

Job description

Manager – SCADA Engineering

Position: SCADA Engineer
Location: Denver, CO office
Reports To: Manager – SCADA Engineering
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full Time

The Challenge

Fueled by the company’s growth, the SCADA Engineer serves as a technical resource, focusing on support of Operational Technology (OT) equipment and data flow from Onward Energy’s operating fleet of gas, solar, and wind assets. This position helps Site Managers maintain their assets and works with engineering and operations teams to deliver reliability in all aspects of control and data systems. The engineer provides support for technical analyses, evaluates emerging technology, and assists the company’s operational and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage OT SCADA equipment, including servers and point configurations, ensuring systems are up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective to facilitate advanced analytics and visualization of operational data.
• Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment—controls systems, Remote Intelligence Gateways (RIG), RTUs, Campbell Scientific data loggers, etc.
• Maintain data connections between Remote Operations Center, corporate data servers, and OEM SCADA, RTU, OPC Servers, etc.
• Coordinate with IT (internal and third‑party) as the primary point of contact for plant operations.
• Provide NERC CIP guidance and support to ensure all assets are in compliance.
• Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and internal AI initiatives.

Profile to Succeed (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree and 3‑6 years of experience (or equivalent experience). Applicable years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience with renewable and gas power systems.
• Familiarity with OT equipment such as SCADA systems, RTUs, PI data historians, SEL‑RTAC, DNP, OPC, Modbus protocols; experience with Wonderware, Ignition, or Cimplicity is desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with scripting languages; Python preferred.
• Knowledge of basic components and operations of power plants, with firsthand experience on renewable projects.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking capabilities.
• Self‑starter who can make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction.
• Effective time‑management and organizational skills; keen multi‑tasking capabilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with acceptable MVR history.
• Applicants must have full‑time authorization to work in the United States. The company does not offer visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and see.
• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

The Team

The Onward Energy team is composed of industry professionals who embrace accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence.

The Work Environment

The position operates in a smoke‑ and vaping‑free professional office. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as a laptop, phone, and scanner. Noise levels can be moderate to high when visiting job sites, which may involve light to heavy equipment vehicles, large equipment, materials, communication equipment, and tools.

Total Rewards

Onward Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes market‑competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits.

EEO Statement

Onward Energy is an affirmative action employer. Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you require accommodation during the employment process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.