SCADA Engineer II or III

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Deriva Energy is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to design, implement, and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems supporting data center operations and wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems. The role requires strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills to ensure optimal system performance. The position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and work will be performed remotely and onsite after onboarding. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute of the designated Deriva Energy facility. The hiring manager may fill the role at the higher level depending on the candidate’s skills and experience. The engineer will support system connections among the Remote Operations Center, corporate data servers, and OEM SCADA, RTU, and OPC servers; coordinate with internal and third-party IT as the primary contact for plant operations; and provide guidance and support for NERC CIP compliance. The role includes frequent travel to supported sites, up to 10%, and participation in an on-call rotation that may require responding to SCADA, Command Center, and plant support needs outside normal working hours. Deriva Energy is a renewable energy independent power producer with wind, solar, and storage projects. The company offers health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with matching, an employee assistance program, a flexible spending account, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and bonus potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
At least one year of relevant engineering experience in addition to a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently to various locations, up to 10%.
Ability to respond to SCADA, Command Center, and plant support needs outside normal working hours as part of a 24/7 on-call team rotation.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least three years 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, RTUs, and PI data historians, including Ignition or VTScada.
Experience with networking concepts and infrastructure, including TCP/IP, ports, and basic troubleshooting.
Experience with building automation or control systems.
Knowledge of basic power plant components and operations, with firsthand experience on renewable projects.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Experience working with industry-leading SCADA systems.
Experience with SEL RTAC, relays, RTUs, PLCs, and HMIs.
Networking skills and experience with communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Serial, and DNP.
Programming skills in Structured Text and 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 SCADA issues involving hardware and software components.
Conduct system testing, validation, and performance tuning.
Maintain documentation of system configurations, changes, and updates.
Provide technical support and training to end users on SCADA operations.
Maintain data connections among the Remote Operations Center, corporate data servers, and OEM SCADA, RTU, and OPC servers.
Coordinate with internal and third-party IT as the primary point of contact for plant operations.
Provide NERC CIP guidance and support to ensure assets are compliant.
Travel to various locations to support area manager sites.
Respond to SCADA, Command Center, and plant support needs outside normal working hours as part of an on-call team rotation.