Senior Engineer, Power Generation Controls & SCADA

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources is seeking a Senior or Staff Engineer with a strong background in Power Generation Controls to join our expanding engineering team supporting solar, storage, and traditional power facilities nationwide.

You will design, implement, and maintain industrial control systems (SCADA, PLC, ICS) and provide technical leadership on upgrades, commissioning, and regulatory compliance, traveling up to 75% across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Field and office roles with travel up to 75%
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• PE license preferred but not required
• 2+ years engineer, 5+ senior, 8+ staff experience
• Experience with SCADA, PLC, and industrial control systems
• Strong knowledge of solar and battery storage controls

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain SCADA, PLC, and industrial control systems for power generation sites.
• Develop and review control system specifications, documentation, and test procedures.
• Provide technical leadership for system upgrades, retrofits, and new installations.
• Lead and support system commissioning, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination.
• Evaluate and implement advanced technologies to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, cybersecurity, and applicable standards.

Skills

SCADA/PLC/ICS

Solar & storage controls

Networking (Modbus/DNP)

Electrical theory

Technical leadership

Education

ABET Electrical/Mechanical Eng degree

PE license preferred

Job description

Seneca Resources is seeking a Senior or Staff Engineer with a strong background in Power Generation Controls to join our expanding engineering team supporting solar, storage, and traditional power facilities nationwide.

You will design, implement, and maintain industrial control systems (SCADA, PLC, ICS) and provide technical leadership on upgrades, commissioning, and regulatory compliance, traveling up to 75% across the U.S.