Senior SCADA Engineer

Leeward Renewable Energy•Dallas, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity. LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment. The Senior SCADA Engineer (P4) will be responsible for utility-scale solar, wind and storage power plant instrumentation, SCADA and controls design, specifications, installation, and commissioning support. Engineering experience with SCADA and control systems design required. Field experience in testing/commissioning and/or telecommunications is a plus. This position reports to the Director of Development Engineering. The goals of this position are to support development of plant SCADA design standards, ensure current projects in construction and the development pipeline meet technical and business requirements while maintaining our long-term ownership focus.

Requirements

4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree
Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience; renewable power generation preferred.
Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-engineers.
Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors.
Experience with Power Plant Control Design and Tune up.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work, as necessary.
Experience with utility-scale solar and storage SCADA system design
Experience with utility-scale solar plant instrumentation specifications
Experience with BESS EMS system
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition software
Experience with communication protocols for base-level devices: Modbus, Modbus TCP, OPC, DNP3, etc.
Experience with FAT and SAT testing and documentation
Working knowledge of Utility Meters, Substation RTAC, Protection Relays
Knowledge of NERC CIP requirements
Knowledge of Power Plant Networking, Security and Firewalls
Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Field experience in testing/commissioning and/or telecommunications is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide SCADA expertise on wind, battery, solar, and PV + Storage projects design, construction, and commissioning phases of each project
Work with plant operations and IT team to develop/maintain SCADA specifications for solar, wind, and energy storage plants
Develop design specifications for fiber optic, meteorological stations, and plant instrumentation
Develop SCADA and control system EPC contract exhibits incorporating owner and off-taker requirements
Perform owner engineer reviews for substation and plant SCADA design 30%, 50%, 90% and IFP/IFC packages
Prepare substation and plant SCADA network block diagrams and functional descriptions
Coordinate with EPC project teams and EPC contractors to ensure timely and correct installation of SCADA system equipment including SCADA equipment, meteorological stations, plant instrumentation, field network devices, and fiber optic cabinets
Ensure that SCADA systems have been designed per project requirements to meet PPA off-taker, utility, and regional independent system operator requirements
Participate in factory acceptance and site acceptance testing