SCADA Ops Engineer

IPX Power; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Home office setup

Cell phone/internet allowance

Job summary

IPX Power, a clean energy company, seeks a SCADA Engineer to design, implement, and commission SCADA and plant control systems across our solar and battery storage projects. You’ll work with engineering and operations teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable control architectures.

The role requires hands-on experience with SCADA configuration, industrial networking, and power plant communication protocols, and offers a collaborative culture, generous benefits, and opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field.
• 2-5 years of experience in performance engineering, plant engineering, or utility-scale renewable operations.
• Strong understanding of solar PV and/or BESS system performance and degradation drivers.
• Working knowledge of Python and Ignition.
• Ability to interpret electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering and design documentation for SCADA and control systems across renewable energy projects.
• Support telecom and network interconnection for renewable facilities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Witness factory and site acceptance testing to verify systems meet project specifications.
• Support implementation of SCADA cybersecurity and network best practices across the portfolio.
• Maintain consistent SCADA architecture and site network standards across projects.
• Coordinate with OT team to support network configuration workflows, including firewall rules and ACLs.
• Troubleshoot control systems and communications, including PLC and SEL-RTAC behavior and network connectivity issues.
• Support development of commissioning plans and operational handover of projects to the Operations team.
• Coordinate integration with external platforms including BESS optimization systems, owner monitoring platforms, O&M providers, ISOs, and scheduling coordinators.
• Manage SCADA system onboarding, testing, and integration during construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate outage requests and testing activities with trading and scheduling teams.
• Support internal teams with technical requests including RFPs, new asset onboarding, ISO registrations, and reporting.
• Review and provide technical feedback on third-party SCADA system designs during the development phase.
• Assist Procurement and Operations teams with SCADA system specifications and integration strategies.

Skills

SCADA

Networking

Python

Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

PLC

SCADA software

Job description

IPX Power, a clean energy company, develops, owns, and operates some of the world’s largest energy resources, delivering affordable, reliable power to utilities and other customers. We’re in a rapid growth phase with 4.3 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, with more projects under various stages of development.

IPX is a profitable, well capitalized, independent power producer that has delivered billions of dollars of industrial‑scale clean energy infrastructure. The company was recently formed as a spin‑out of Intersect, as a result of their acquisition by Google. IPX is supported by long‑standing existing investors TPG Rise Climate, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure, and Greenbelt Capital Partners.

IPX is rooted in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and operational excellence. We’re building and operating billions of dollars in assets and seeking people eager to develop, build, and operate one of the world’s largest renewables and storage portfolios.

About This Role

The SCADA Engineer will play a key role in the design, implementation, and commissioning of SCADA and plant control systems across IPX Power’s portfolio of utility‑scale renewable energy projects, including solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role supports the full lifecycle of SCADA systems, from development and engineering design through construction, and commissioning, but is focused on operational efficiencies. The position works closely with internal engineering teams, and operations stakeholders to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable control system architecture across the fleet.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with SCADA configuration, industrial networking, and power plant communication protocols, and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a fast‑paced renewable energy environment.

Team Overview

The SCADA and Controls Engineering team is responsible for the design, integration, and operational reliability of control systems across IPX Power’s growing portfolio of utility‑scale solar and battery energy storage projects. The team works closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Asset Management, and Operations to ensure SCADA systems are properly designed, securely integrated, and fully functional from project development through commissioning and into long‑term operations.

By coordinating with EPC contractors, Owner’s Engineers, and third‑party vendors, the team ensures consistent control system architecture, reliable plant communications, and secure data connectivity across the fleet while supporting the ongoing optimization and performance monitoring of IPX’s renewable energy assets.

What You’ll Do

• Review engineering and design documentation for SCADA and control systems across renewable energy projects
• Support telecom and network interconnection for renewable facilities with internal and external stakeholders
• Witness factory and site acceptance testing to verify systems meet project specifications
• Support implementation of SCADA cybersecurity and network best practices across the portfolio
• Maintain consistent SCADA architecture and site network standards across projects
• Coordinate with OT team to support network configuration workflows, including firewall rules and Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Troubleshoot control systems and communications, including PLC and SEL‑RTAC behavior and network connectivity issues
• Support development of commissioning plans and operational handover of projects to the Operations team
• Coordinate integration with external platforms including BESS optimization systems, owner monitoring platforms, O&M providers, ISOs, and scheduling coordinators
• Manage SCADA system onboarding, testing, and integration during construction and commissioning
• Coordinate outage requests and testing activities with trading and scheduling teams
• Support internal teams with technical requests including RFPs, new asset onboarding, ISO registrations, and reporting
• Review and provide technical feedback on third‑party SCADA system designs during the development phase
• Assist Procurement and Operations teams with SCADA system specifications and integration strategies

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• 2‑5 years of experience in performance engineering, plant engineering, or utility‑scale renewable operations.
• Strong understanding of solar PV and/or BESS system performance and degradation drivers.
• Working knowledge of Python and Ignition.
• Ability to interpret electrical single‑line and three‑line diagrams.
• Technical understanding of SCADA systems, monitoring platforms, DC and AC systems.
• Experience analyzing equipment performance and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communicator with ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Experience supporting assets in ISO markets (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP) preferred but not required.

Total Rewards

Compensation: USD $140,000‑$155,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus)

Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision

Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company‑wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)

Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven

Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+

Retirement: 3% non‑elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track

Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Equal Employment Opportunity

IPX Power is committed to maintaining a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical leave status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. These principles apply to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and disciplinary actions.