SCADA Engineer I

Deriva Energy•Headquarters, KY

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Overview Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations Job Summary We invite applications for the position of SCADA Engineer to join our expanding team. This opportunity is well-suited for early-career professionals who are committed to gaining practical experience in SCADA systems and power control technologies. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior engineers and project leads, supporting the development, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of SCADA applications across active projects. This position provides comprehensive mentorship, hands-on experience with real-world systems, and avenues for both technical and professional advancement within the controls and Power sector. This position is based in Charlotte, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
A master's degree in engineering can be considered in lieu of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree

Nice To Haves

Experience with SEL RTAC, Relays, RTU, PLC and HMIs
Experience with OT Equipment such as SCADA systems, RTU’s, PI data historians, etc.
Ignition or VTScada
Experience with networking concepts, infrastructure (TCP/IP, ports, basic troubleshooting)
Experience with Building Automation or Control Systems
Knowledge of basic components/operations of power plants, with firsthand experience on renewable projects.
EIT preferred and ability to get PE license in the future

Responsibilities

Design and develop SCADA systems to monitor and control Electrical and Mechanical equipment in data centers and other mission critical facilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA systems, including hardware and software components.
Conduct system testing, validation, and performance tuning to ensure optimal functionality.
Maintain documentation for system configurations, changes, and updates.
Provide technical support and training to end-users on SCADA operations.
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