Senior SCADA & OT Network Engineer for Energy Systems

Opoura GmbH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Opoura is seeking a SCADA/OT engineer to join Professional Services in North America, taking technical ownership of complex customer projects across wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets. You will design, configure, troubleshoot industrial switches, routing, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and remote connectivity, translating customer needs into secure solutions.

The role is US-based, preferably near Houston or Portland, with travel about 30–50 days per year to support delivery and knowledge

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience from industrial networking, SCADA, automation, or another OT environment.
• Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks, including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience diagnosing complex connectivity, infrastructure, and system integration issues.
• A good understanding of SCADA architectures and industrial communication protocols.
• Professional fluency in English and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own complex SCADA, OT, and industrial network issues from diagnosis to resolution and documentation.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot managed switches, routing, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and remote connectivity.
• Resolve communication and integration issues involving SCADA servers, controllers, field devices, and third-party systems.
• Translate customer requirements and existing system conditions into reliable, secure technical solutions.
• Plan and execute SCADA lifecycle activities, including equipment replacements, upgrades, commissioning, and onsite troubleshooting.
• Strengthen delivery quality through technical reviews, clear documentation, knowledge sharing, and guidance for less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Industrial networking

SCADA

OT networking

Troubleshooting

Network design

Education

Technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Routing

Switching

VLANs

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

Opoura is seeking a SCADA/OT engineer to join Professional Services in North America, taking technical ownership of complex customer projects across wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets. You will design, configure, troubleshoot industrial switches, routing, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and remote connectivity, translating customer needs into secure solutions.

The role is US-based, preferably near Houston or Portland, with travel about 30–50 days per year to support delivery and knowledge