SCADA Engineer – Power Gen (Ignition, OT Analytics)

RRC Solutions Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RRC Solutions Group in Denver seeks an experienced SCADA Engineer to support OT equipment and data flows across gas, solar, and wind assets. You will design, implement, and maintain Ignition-based SCADA systems, alarms, historians, and integrations, while coordinating with IT and operations for reliable asset performance.

The role requires strong knowledge of Ignition, AVEA PI, and OT protocols, plus scripting (Python) and a background in renewable and gas power systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–6 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Ignition and AVEA PI is mandatory.
• Experience with Renewable and Gas power systems.
• Familiarity with OT equipment such as SCADA, RTU, PI historians, OPC, Modbus.
• Ignition certification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with scripting languages, Python preferred.
• Knowledge of power plant operations, especially renewables.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Effective time management and multi-tasking.
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ignition SCADA System, Gateways, new screens, alarms, historian and integration.
• Manage OT SCADA equipment, including servers and point configurations, keep systems up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective for analytics and visualization of OT data.
• Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment and controls systems.
• Maintain data connections between ROC, corporate data servers and OEM SCADA/RTU/OPC systems.
• Coordinate with IT as primary contact for plant operations.
• Provide NERC CIP guidance to ensure asset compliance.
• Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and internal AI initiatives.

Skills

Ignition

AVEA PI

Python

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Ignition certification

Tools

Ignition SCADA

RTU protocols

PI data historians

OPC

Modbus

DNP

SEL-RTAC

Job description

RRC Solutions Group in Denver seeks an experienced SCADA Engineer to support OT equipment and data flows across gas, solar, and wind assets. You will design, implement, and maintain Ignition-based SCADA systems, alarms, historians, and integrations, while coordinating with IT and operations for reliable asset performance.

The role requires strong knowledge of Ignition, AVEA PI, and OT protocols, plus scripting (Python) and a background in renewable and gas power systems.