Onward Energy · 8 hours ago
SCADA Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expOnward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of renewable energy projects across the U.S. They are seeking a SCADA Engineer to support Operational Technology equipment and data flow, ensuring reliability in control and data systems for their fleet of gas, solar, and wind assets.
Oil and GasRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Manage OT SCADA equipment, including servers and point configurations within the device(s) and ensure systems are up to date
Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective, facilitating advanced analytics and visualization of Operational Data
Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment – i.e., controls systems, Remote Intelligence Gateways (RIG), RTU’s, Campbell Scientific data loggers, etc
Maintain data connections between Remote Operations Center, corporate data servers and OEM SCADA, RTU, OPC Servers, etc
Coordinate with IT (internal and 3rd party) as primary point of contact for plant operations
Provide NERC CIP guidance and support to ensure all assets are in compliance
Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and support internal AI Initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 3-6 years of experience. Applicable years of experience may substitute for degree
Familiarity with OT Equipment such as SCADA systems, RTU's, PI data historians, etc
Adept with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Experienced with scripting languages, Python preferred
Knowledge of basic components/operations of power plants, with firsthand experience on renewable projects
Strong analytical and critical thinking capability
Self-starter with ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction
Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail
Ability to work well independently, and as part of a cross-functional team
Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history
Preferred
Wonderware, Ignition, or Cimplicity experience is desired
Benefits
Health
Life insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Company
Onward Energy
Onward Energy is an independent power generator.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Patrick Welch
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
Chris Riker
Senior Vice President Operations
Recent News
2025-04-16
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