Senior or Lead SCADA Engineer

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Deriva Energy is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to join their team. The role involves the design, implementation, and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for data center operations, as well as Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This position requires strong technical skills and advanced problem-solving abilities to ensure optimal system performance. The role is based at Deriva Energy Headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Five (5) years or more of relevant engineering experience and state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR 6 years related work experience without state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
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)
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

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