SCADA Engineer - Power Generation

I-Resource Group, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software LLC is seeking a SCADA Engineer to support OT equipment and data flow across our fleet of gas, solar, and wind assets. The role collaborates with engineering and operations to ensure reliability in control and data systems.

The candidate will design, deploy, and maintain Ignition SCADA components, dashboards, and data integrations, while enabling analytics and AI initiatives. A strong background in Ignition, AVEA PI, and power systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–6 years of OT/SCADA experience.
• Expert level Ignition and AVEA PI are mandatory.
• Experience with renewable and gas power systems.
• Familiarity with OT equipment such as SCADA systems, RTUs, PI data historians, and related protocols.
• Ignition certification is preferred.
• Python scripting experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to work across teams.
• Valid U.S. driver license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ignition SCADA system components (Gateways, screens, alarms, historian, integration).
• Manage OT SCADA equipment, servers, and device configurations; ensure systems are up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective for advanced analytics and visualization.
• Troubleshoot connections among OT equipment (RTUs, gateways, PLCs, data loggers).
• Maintain data connections between SCADA, data servers, and OEM systems (OPC, RTU, historians).
• Coordinate with IT as primary liaison for plant operations.
• Provide guidance for NERC CIP compliance for assets.
• Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and internal AI initiatives.

Skills

Inductive Automation Ignition

AVEA PI

Python scripting

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PI data historian

OPC

Modbus protocols

DNP

SEL-RTAC

RTU configurations

Job description

THE CHALLENGE

Fueled by growth of the company, the SCADA Engineer serves as a technical resource, focusing on support of Operational Technology (OT) equipment and data flow from Company’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. Provides support for various technical analyses, evaluation of emergent technology, and generally assists company’s operational and financial objectives.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and maintain Ignition SCADA System, (Gateways, new Screens, create alarms, historian and integration).
• Manage OT SCADA equipment, including servers and point configurations within the device(s) and ensure systems are up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective, facilitating advanced analytics and visualization of Operational Data.
• Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment – i.e., controls systems, Remote Intelligence Gateways (RIG), RTU’s, 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 3rd party) as 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 support internal AI Initiatives.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-6 years of experience. Applicable years of experience may substitute for degree.
• Expert level proficiency in Inductive Automation Ignition and AVEA PI is mandatory.
• Experienced with Renewable and Gas power systems.
• Familiarity with OT Equipment such as SCADA systems, RTU’s, PI data historians, SEL-RTAC, DNP, OPC, Modbus protocols, etc.
• Ignition certification is preferred.
• Adept with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experienced with scripting languages, Python preferred.
• Knowledge of basic components/operations of power plants, with firsthand experience on renewable projects.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability.
• Self-starter with the ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction.
• Effective time management and organizational skill; 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 license with acceptable MVR history.