Senior SCADA Engineer – BESS & Grid Integration

Invenergy; Home (KS); On-site; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy seeks a Principal Engineer to lead SCADA and controls integration for BESS projects, spanning design, commissioning, and turnover. You will define interfaces, network architecture, time synchronization, and data models, ensuring robust connectivity with site SCADA, substation systems, and remote operations.

You will mentor engineers, review vendor submissions, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project schedules while adhering to safety, reliability, and grid-standards

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with power generation SCADA and plant control systems.
• Experience delivering BESS-focused SCADA and controls integration through commissioning.
• Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own SCADA and controls integration approach for BESS projects from concept through commissioning, including interface definitions, network architecture, time synchronization, and data models.
• Define and document control and data interfaces between BESS subsystems and site SCADA, PPC, substation systems, revenue metering, and remote operations connectivity.
• Lead technical reviews of vendor submittals and drawings, including communications architecture, point mapping, cybersecurity alignment, and commissioning procedures.
• Provide escalation level troubleshooting for complex integration issues involving protocols, network performance, data quality, and control interlocks during construction and commissioning.
• Provide technical support for solar and other technologies SCADA scope as needed, including standard interface definitions, data mapping, and commissioning readiness for plant SCADA across wind, solar, and BESS.
• Develop specifications and scope of work for EMS, BMS, SCADA, power plant controller, RTU, and IT and OT equipment networks and implementation.
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to ensure SCADA deliverables align with project requirements and schedules.
• Support CHIL testing and establish Invenergy CHIL lab with suppliers.
• Mentor engineers and maintain up-to-date knowledge through training and conferences.

Skills

Project coordination

Strong communication

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EMS

BMS

SCADA

HMI

PLC

RTU

DNP3

Modbus

OPC

Job description

Invenergy seeks a Principal Engineer to lead SCADA and controls integration for BESS projects, spanning design, commissioning, and turnover. You will define interfaces, network architecture, time synchronization, and data models, ensuring robust connectivity with site SCADA, substation systems, and remote operations.

You will mentor engineers, review vendor submissions, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project schedules while adhering to safety, reliability, and grid-standards