Senior SCADA & Controls Engineer — Renewable Microgrids

WSP USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead SCADA & Controls Engineer to lead design and delivery of SCADA, EMS, and control systems for utility-scale renewables and distributed energy projects across multiple sites in the United States.

You will develop narratives, diagrams, and specifications, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients and OEMs to ensure safe, reliable system implementation from concept through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 4 years of experience in SCADA, Controls Engineering, EMS, Power Systems Engineering, Automation, or related energy industries.
• Experience supporting renewable energy projects including Wind, Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Hybrid Plants, Microgrids, or DER.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, OPC UA, or similar.
• Familiarity with network architectures and communication system design for utility and industrial applications.
• Experience developing control narratives, functional design specifications, sequence of operations, system architecture diagrams, and integration drawings.
• Strong understanding of SCADA systems, EMS platforms, controls integration, and power system operations.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex control, communications, and integration issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel periodically to project sites, testing facilities, and client locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of SCADA and control systems for utility-scale renewable energy and distributed energy projects.
• Develop control narratives, sequences of operation, EMS functional specifications, and system design documentation.
• Create SCADA architectures, EMS architectures, communication network diagrams, and system integration drawings.
• Develop interface specifications between EMS, PPC, OEM equipment, utility systems, and plant-level control platforms.
• Support technical reviews, integration testing, validation, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting activities.
• Develop and document advanced control strategies for renewable and distributed energy assets, including dispatch optimization and grid support functions.
• Lead project execution from concept development through commissioning to ensure on-time delivery.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with clients, utilities, OEMs, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead coordination meetings, design reviews, issue resolution sessions, and technical workshops.
• Manage project deliverables, risks, and coordination to ensure successful completion.
• Support EMS architectures for hyperscale data center power generation facilities.

Skills

SCADA

Controls Engineering

EMS

Power Systems

Automation

Renewable energy

DNP3

Modbus

IEC 61850

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Energy Management Systems (EMS)

Power Plant Controllers (PPC)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead SCADA & Controls Engineer to lead design and delivery of SCADA, EMS, and control systems for utility-scale renewables and distributed energy projects across multiple sites in the United States.

You will develop narratives, diagrams, and specifications, mentor engineers, and coordinate with clients and OEMs to ensure safe, reliable system implementation from concept through commissioning.