SCADA Engineer II or III

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

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 are looking for an experienced SCADA Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems supporting data center operations as well as Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This position requires strong technical acumen and advanced problem-solving abilities to ensure optimal system performance. This position is located in Charlotte, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
One (1) year or more of relevant engineering experience in addition to a bachelor's degree in engineering
Must be able and willing to travel to various locations to support area manager's various sites on a frequent basis (Up to 10% Travel)
Must be able to respond to SCADA, Command Center & Plant Support outside normal working hours (24/7 on-call team rotation)
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to lift up to and carry up to 25lbs

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years or more of relevant engineering experience in addition to a bachelor's degree in engineering
Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
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
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Experience working with industry leading SCADA systems
Experience with SEL RTAC, Relays, RTU, PLC and HMIs
Networking skills and experience with standard communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Serial & DNP
Programming skills in Structured Text, Ladder Logic for automation tasks and scripting

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