Lead SCADA Engineer

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A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a highly motivated SCADA Engineer with proven experience in utility-scale solar. The SCADA Engineer will optimize controls and communication systems for a growing portfolio of Solar and Storage assets. This role is critical in the I&C and Control Center group, ensuring effective, safe, cohesive, and scalable control solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technically lead the I&C organization's SCADA team on multiple projects
• Maintain existing controls and communications systems
• Serve as technical lead for SCADA providers/vendors
• Design and implement next- control systems for a large-scale Solar and Storage fleet
• Develop maintenance schedules for SCADA and I&C equipment
• Manage complex tasks and projects for Operations & Maintenance
• Aid with system troubleshooting and perform root cause analysis
• Serve as main point of interface/SME for facility control questions
• Coordinate with compliance team
• Review design elements related to SCADA and controls

Desired Education and/or Work Experience:

• Strong knowledge of automation protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, RTU/TCP, DNP3)
• Understanding of power plant operating procedures
• Familiarity with SCADA platforms in renewables
• B.S. and/or Masters in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, Engineer in Training (EIT), or desire to obtain one
• 4+ years of experience in electrical equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Experience in data analytics using programming
• Experience in electrical maintenance, power systems, and relay operation

Requirements/Work Environment:

• Office environment with occasional field visits
• Ability to obtain unescorted access for specific facilities
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to travel and work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends

Location: North Carolina - Durham - Hybrid work. Other locations available as well, if you are open to travel to Durham every two - three weeks for the first 6 months.

Benefits:

• Bonus of up to 15%
• 15 days Paid Time Off and 11 observed holidays
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive health insurance package
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement
• Relocation bonus