Senior SCADA Automation Engineer

Jobot; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Senior SCADA Automation Engineer to join their dynamic team. This remote role offers the opportunity to lead technical design for SCADA engineering projects, ensuring the effective implementation of automation solutions. With a focus on innovative power system automation, you'll collaborate with various engineering groups while mentoring junior engineers. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and generous benefits like unlimited PTO and comprehensive health coverage. If you have a passion for renewable energy and SCADA systems, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing field.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Company Paid Health Benefits

401K with Company Match

Salary + Bonus

Employee Equity Participation Plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years SCADA/Controls experience in renewable energy required.
• Technical competency in automation logic and control platforms is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for SCADA engineering group on assigned projects.
• Develop and program automation controller settings and HMI screens.
• Supervise a team of automation engineers and mentor them.

Skills

SCADA/Controls experience

Automation logic and control platforms

Electric power systems knowledge

Communication protocols (DNP, Modbus)

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SEL RTAC

GE RX3i

PLCs

Python

Ignition

Wonderware

Job description

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Leading Solar Company offering Salary + Bonus, Unlimited PTO, Company Paid Health Benefits, 401K with Company Match

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Salary $125,000 - $140,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a leader in the Renewable Energy (Solar) industry. We are seeking a Senior SCADA Automation Engineer to join our growing team. If you have direct SCADA/Controls experience in the renewable energy industry, we want to speak with you.

This is a remote opportunity with approximately 25% travel.

Description

The Senior SCADA Engineer is responsible for leading technical design for the SCADA engineering group for all BRP-assigned projects. This role will also act as an Owner's Engineer for projects produced by contractors. The Senior SCADA Engineer is responsible for SCADA engineering designs, SCADA engineering estimates, communication network architecture, and relevant drawings development.

What You'll Do

• Lead the preparation and review of Functional Design Specifications based on customer requirements.
• Lead the design of power system automation control logics for PV Solar, Substation, and Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Lead the development and programming of the automation controller settings, historian, and HMI screens.
• Author and review Functional Test requirements, Factory Acceptance Test requirements, Site Acceptance Test requirements, and Commissioning Plan.
• Lead the preparation and maintenance of specifications, checklists, test reports, and deliverables associated with assigned projects.
• Lead the efforts to develop and implement standards for equipment, material, design, and construction requirements for automation architecture.
• Provide oversight and review of the company design processes, procedures, and the use of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software applications to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in the station design process.
• Develop budget related to automation design and material procurement for estimators. Aid in cost variance analysis post-project completion to improve estimates.
• Work closely with other engineering groups to coordinate all aspects of SCADA automation engineering.
• Act as Owners Engineer for design work performed by outside consultants. Responsibility includes evaluation of design per scope of work, company standards, and error rate.
• Supervise a team of automation engineers to perform automation engineering tasks.
• Teach expertise and best practices of power system automation engineering and mentor senior engineers.

Why join us?

• Salary + Bonus
• Remote option available
• Medical, dental, vision – eligible 1st of the month of after start date (BCBS- medical) standard PPO plan is free for employee
• 401k with company match
• Employee Equity Participation Plan
• Unlimited PTO

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of directly related SCADA/Controls experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Technical competency in automation logic and control platforms SEL RTAC (required), GE RX3i, PLCs, IEC 61131, and Python.
• Good knowledge of electric power systems, protection, controls design, automation, and communications protocols (DNP, Modbus, SEL protocols, Goose messaging and IEC 61850). Field or project commissioning experience is a strong plus.
• Technical competence in software such as Ignition, Copa Data Zenon, OSIPI, Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, Proficy Machine Ed., Python Scripting, etc.
• Good understanding of Ethernet, TCP/IP communications, managed Ethernet switches and firewall functionality.
• Presentation skills and ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical persons in lay-person language and concepts.
• Ability to design and produce design packages for field installation.
• Ability to analyze performance, process improvements, and standardization activities.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.