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rPlus Energies · 4 days ago

SCADA Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

rPlus Energies is a leading company in the renewable energy sector, focusing on large-scale energy generation and storage projects. The SCADA Engineer will be responsible for implementing and supporting SCADA systems for renewable energy assets, ensuring secure control networks and high data quality across operations.

Renewable EnergySolar

Responsibilities

In conjunction with SCADA contractor, oversee development of site SCADA architecture, I/O lists, points databases, cause-and-effect matrices, and network drawings for wind, solar, BESS, and substation systems

Assist in the configuration of HMI/SCADA platforms, historians, alarming, and reporting; and the build out of dashboards and KPIs for operations and asset performance

Help integrate PLCs/RTUs and plant controllers; interface with inverters, turbine controllers, relays, meters, meteorological stations, and BMS/EMS

Review the implementation and tune plant-level controls (active/reactive power, Volt/VAR, PF control, AGC/ramp-rate, frequency-watt, curtailment)

Set up reliable time synchronization (PTP/NTP/IRIG-B) and GPS clocks

Lead FAT/SAT, network and protocol testing, point-to-point checkout, and performance verification

Oversee delivery of grid interconnection telemetry and control to utilities/ISOs (e.g., ICCP, DNP3), including acceptance testing and model validation

Provide Tier 2/3 support, incident response, root-cause analysis, and on-call coverage; drive MTTR reduction and reliability improvements

Manage changes and configuration baselines; maintain as-built documentation and MOP/SOPs; train operators and site technicians

Design and maintain OT networks (Layer 2/3, fiber/serial, cellular, microwave); ensure redundancy and QoS for control traffic

Administer data historians and data pipelines; ensure data quality, retention, and integrations with APM/CMMS/BI tools

Build scripts and small tools to automate testing, data validation, and reporting

In conjunction with Managed Security Service (MSS) provider, apply defense-in-depth and least-privilege principles; harden endpoints, servers, and network devices; manage patching and backups

With MSS, implement firewall rules, VPNs, segmentation/VLANs, and secure remote access; monitor logs and alerts

Support compliance with ISA/IEC 62443 and applicable NERC CIP or regional standards; lead audits

Coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, utilities/ISOs, integrators, and internal teams from design through handover

Review vendor submittals and ensure conformance to specifications, grid codes, and cybersecurity requirements

Qualification

SCADA/controls experienceIndustrial protocols proficiencySCADA/HMI platforms experiencePLC/RTU configurationOT networking skillsScripting skillsUtility-scale commissioning experienceCybersecurity in OT environmentsSEL relay configurationCertifications ISA CAPBachelor’s degreeSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience

3+ years hands-on SCADA/controls experience in power, renewable energy, substation automation, or industrial OT

Proficiency with common industrial protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, OPC UA/DA; familiarity with ICCP/TASE.2 and IEC 61850 (MMS/GOOSE)

Experience with one or more SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g., Ignition, AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform, OSI Monarch) and historians (OSIsoft PI/AVEVA PI, Canary, Ignition)

PLC/RTU configuration (e.g., SEL RTAC, Siemens S7/TIA Portal,) and basic HMI development

OT networking skills: switching/routing, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, serial/fiber media, time sync (PTP/NTP)

Preferred

Scripting and data skills: SQL and one of Python/PowerShell; experience with dashboards/reporting. Understanding of power systems and grid-connected IBR controls (inverters, BESS, relays, metering, protection basics)

Utility-scale solar/wind/BESS commissioning experience, including plant controller tuning and grid compliance testing

ISO/utility telemetry and control delivery (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, ISO-NE, National Grid, AEMO) and grid code knowledge

Cybersecurity in OT environments; familiarity with ISA/IEC 62443 and NERC CIP; experience with SIEM and system hardening

SEL relay configuration and substation automation; IEC 61850 engineering (GOOSE, SCL)

OSIsoft PI AF/Analytics, event frames, and integrations to APM/CMMS/BI; cloud or edge data pipelines

Certifications: ISA CAP, GICSP, CCNA/Network+, vendor SCADA/PLC certs