Renewable Project SCADA Engineer

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ameren is seeking a SCADA Project Engineer in Renewable Generation Engineering to support its growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and fuel cell assets. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, integrating, and optimizing control systems across Ameren renewable assets. It offers the opportunity to work across a diverse and growing fleet of renewable assets and contribute to grid reliability, automation, performance, and innovation across Ameren generation assets.

The SCADA Project Engineer supports renewable and inverter-based generation engineering projects from development through design, construction, testing, closeout, and operation. The role includes technical design reviews, coordination with project management and internal stakeholders, on-site SCADA installation and commissioning support, and technical support for Renewable Operations. The position is hybrid, with employees expected to work at an Ameren facility, such as an office or project site, at least three days per week. Travel to project sites for SCADA installation is required, with additional travel as needed for start-up and commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Understanding of SCADA systems and plant-level monitoring and control architectures.
• Good leadership, analytical, and social skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a constantly evolving environment and adapt.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites for SCADA installation, with additional travel for start-up and commissioning as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation.
• Electrical Engineering degree.
• Three to five years of relevant SCADA technical or engineering experience.
• Experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Experience with PV solar and/or BESS designs and control systems; technical experience in related fields will also be considered.
• Experience working with logic control platforms.
• Familiarity with HMI systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning and field troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with communications protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850, and networking standards such as serial, Ethernet TCP/IP, and fiber optic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing and delivering large renewable and inverter-based generation engineering projects from development through design, construction, testing, closeout, and operation.
• Perform and participate in technical design reviews of project electrical and SCADA systems, including generation tie-lines, collector substations, plant fiber layouts, field networking, meteorological stations, and plant SCADA.
• Collaborate with project management to track design and construction schedules and coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet critical milestones.
• Support on-site installation and commissioning of site SCADA systems and networks.
• Review results for accuracy and compliance.
• Support Renewable Operations by providing technical expertise.
• Develop engineering specifications for renewable technologies in the Ameren portfolio and revise them to meet project-specific construction, engineering, and equipment needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire.
• 100% employer-paid cash balance pension plan.
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested on date of hire.
• Minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and 12 paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave.
• Annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level