SCADA Engineer - Power Generation

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a SCADA Engineer to support OT data flows and reliability across gas, solar, and wind assets. The role focuses on Ignition SCADA design, maintenance, and integration, with emphasis on IT coordination and NERC CIP alignment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 3–6 years of experience, with expert Ignition and AVEA PI skills. Renewable power experience and Python scripting are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–6 years in OT/SCADA or related fields.
• Expert Ignition and AVEA PI experience is mandatory.
• Experience with renewable and gas power systems.
• Familiar with SCADA equipment, RTUs, data historians, OPC/Modbus.
• Ignition certification is preferred.
• Proficient with Python scripting; MS Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical, self-starter, and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ignition SCADA system components.
• Manage OT SCADA equipment and keep systems up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays for analytics.
• Troubleshoot connections between OT equipment and control systems.
• Coordinate with IT as primary contact for plant operations.
• Provide NERC CIP guidance and support.
• Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and AI initiatives.

Skills

Python

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition

AVEA PI

SCADA systems

RTU

Modbus protocols

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.