OT SCADA Engineer

Cypress Creek Renewables•Durham, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us. Overview Cypress Creek Solutions is seeking a highly skilled OT SCADA Engineer to support, maintain, and enhance supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems across utility-scale solar sites. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable monitoring, control, and secure communication between field devices and control centers using platforms such as Ignition and Cimplicity, while maintaining robust OT cybersecurity practices with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Cisco switching infrastructure. Additionally, this role combines office/control room responsibilities with field support, including occasional travel to solar sites and on-call rotation for critical system support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in SCADA/OT environments, preferably in renewable energy
Hands on experience with: Ignition SCADA Cimplicity (GE Digital) Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC)
Networking and Security: Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching)
Experience configuring Cisco switches (e.g., Catalyst 2960/9300 series)
Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (NAT, security policies, VPNs)
Familiarity with OT cybersecurity best practices
Familiar with RTAC controller, Emerson RX3i controller, or any similar SCADA controller
Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility-scale solar or renewable energy systems
Knowledge of power generation systems and inverter communications
Experience with historian systems and data analytics tools
Familiarity with virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)
Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell)
SCADA system design & troubleshooting
Industrial networking & cybersecurity
Real-time data acquisition & control
Problem-solving in critical infrastructure environments
Strong communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain SCADA systems using Ignition and Cimplicity
Integrate solar plant equipment (inverters, meters, trackers, weather stations) into SCADA systems
Support real time monitoring and control of solar assets from centralized control rooms
Develop HMI/GUI screens, dashboards, and alarm management systems
Troubleshoot SCADA communication protocols (Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, OPC, SNMP)
Support upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of SCADA and network systems
Configure and maintain industrial networking infrastructure using Cisco switches
Implement VLANs, trunking, port security, and QoS for OT networks
Deploy and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls for segmentation and cybersecurity compliance
Monitor and respond to network and SCADA system performance issues
Collaborate with engineering, IT, and field teams for commissioning and integration of new sites
Maintain system documentation, network diagrams, and configuration backups
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards (NERC CIP, ISA/IEC 62443, or company policies)