SCADA Engineer: Renewable Power & Data Analytics

Aspire Talent Solutions; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a SCADA Engineer to support OT systems across our gas, solar, and wind assets. You will design and maintain Ignition SCADA, configure gateways, alarms, historian, and integration, ensuring reliable data flows for operations.

The role requires 3–6 years of experience with Ignition and AVEA PI, plus familiarity with RTUs, PI historians, OPC/Modbus. Strong analytics, Python scripting, and independent collaboration with IT and operations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–6 years of experience; applicable years may substitute for degree.
• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with scripting languages; Python preferred.
• Knowledge of power plant components/operations and renewable projects.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking; self-starter and capable of independent action.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Ignition SCADA System: Gateways, screens, alarms, historian, and integration.
• Manage OT SCADA equipment including servers and point configurations; keep systems updated.
• Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective for advanced analytics and visualization of OT data.
• Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment (RTUs, PLCs, data loggers) and SCADA.
• Maintain data connections between Remote Operations Center, corporate servers, and OEM SCADA/OPC systems.
• Coordinate with IT as primary contact for plant operations.
• Provide NERC CIP guidance to ensure asset compliance.
• Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and integration with AI initiatives.

Skills

Ignition expertise

AVEA PI

Python scripting

OT/SCADA familiarity

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ignition

AVEA PI

Modbus

Job description

Aspire Talent Solutions is seeking a SCADA Engineer to support OT systems across our gas, solar, and wind assets. You will design and maintain Ignition SCADA, configure gateways, alarms, historian, and integration, ensuring reliable data flows for operations.

The role requires 3–6 years of experience with Ignition and AVEA PI, plus familiarity with RTUs, PI historians, OPC/Modbus. Strong analytics, Python scripting, and independent collaboration with IT and operations are essential.