Senior Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, SCADA

NextGenEnergyJobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Professional development & tuition

Commuter benefits

Travel assistance

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Sr Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, SCADA, to own SCADA governance and drive the scaling strategy for deploying SCADA across Crusoe data center projects. You will work across modular, colocation, and hyperscale builds to ensure robust, scalable control systems.

The role requires 10+ years in critical environments, deep Ignition SCADA proficiency, and strong knowledge of industrial protocols.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in mission-critical industrial control environments.
• Deep mastery of Ignition SCADA platform and related version control systems.
• Strong familiarity with containerization/orchestration and bare-metal deployment.
• Extensive knowledge of data center/industrial protocols (Modbus TCP/IP, BACnet/IP, EtherNet/IP).
• Familiar with OT/ICS security concepts and Purdue model.

Responsibilities

• Own SCADA governance across an assigned portfolio of Crusoe data center projects.
• Drive scaling strategy for deploying SCADA across modular, colocation, and hyperscale builds.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, vendors, and cloud teams.

Skills

Mission-Critical Systems

Ignition SCADA

Cross-Functional Communication

IT/OT Collaboration

Industrial Protocols

OT Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/Software

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Version Control

Containerization & Orchestration

Job description

As the Sr Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, SCADA, you will own SCADA governance and drive the scaling strategy for deploying SCADA across an assigned portfolio of Crusoe data center projects, spanning modular, colocation, and hyperscale builds.

Requirements

• Mission-Critical Systems Mastery: 10+ years of experience in mission-critical or related critical industrial control systems environments.
• Ignition & Version Control Expertise: Deep mastery of the Ignition SCADA platform and version control systems as applied to industrial control projects.
• Hosting & Infrastructure Fluency: Strong familiarity with hosting methodologies including containerization and orchestration alongside bare-metal deployment, plus a fundamental understanding of server hardware and topologies.
• Protocol Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of data center and industrial control protocols, including Modbus TCP/IP / RTU and BACnet IP / MS/TP, EtherNet/IP, and working knowledge of IEC 61850 and related IO protocols.
• OT Security Familiarity: Working familiarity with OT/ICS security fundamentals, including concepts like the Purdue model and secure remote access practices, sufficient to collaborate effectively with security stakeholders.
• Clear, Cross-Functional Communication: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders both inside and outside the department, building alignment across engineering, vendors, and cloud teams.
• Mandatory Education: A Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location