SCADA Engineer - Power Generation

Management Performance Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Performance Associates is seeking a SCADA Engineer to support OT data flow across a fleet of gas, solar, and wind assets. You will design and maintain Ignition SCADA systems, manage OT SCADA equipment, and develop data visualizations to enable advanced analytics.

The role requires strong scripting in Python and experience with PI historians and OPC/DNP protocols. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree with 3-6 years’ experience, is proficient in Ignition and AVEA PI, and has

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-6 years of experience.
• Expert level proficiency in Inductive Automation Ignition and AVEA PI is mandatory.
• Experience 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 renewable project experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability.
• Self-starter with the ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without direction.
• Effective time management and organizational skills; strong multi-tasking.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ignition SCADA System, including Gateways, new screens, alarms, historian and integration.
• Manage OT SCADA equipment, including servers and point configurations; ensure systems are up to date.
• Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective for advanced analytics and visualization of Operational Data.
• Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment (controls, RTU’s, PI loggers, etc.).
• Maintain data connections between Remote Operations Center, corporate data servers and OEM SCADA, RTU, OPC Servers.
• Coordinate with IT as primary contact for plant operations.
• Provide guidance and support to align with NERC CIP compliance.
• Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and internal AI initiatives.

Skills

Ignition

AVEA PI

Python

Data analytics

SCADA

RTU & OPC

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ignition

PI Data Historian

DNP

OPC

Modbus

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.