Senior Scada Engineer

Jager Recruitment • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Our client, a leading developer/operator in the renewable energy sector, specializing in solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) is looking to add a senior scada engineer. As the senior engineer, you will be the primary technical lead for designing, developing, and maintaining SCADA and EPMS systems based on the Inductive Automation Ignition platform . This role offers the opportunity to drive technical strategy ensuring maximum uptime and data visibility from field devices to enterprise systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of SCADA automation design and support experience, preferably within the renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS) industry.
• Proficiency in developing with Inductive Automation Ignition (Core or Gold Certification preferred).
• Strong experience with Python scripting (Jython) and SQL databases (PostgreSQL/SQL Server).
• In-depth knowledge of Modbus TCP, DNP3, and OPC-UA protocols.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to read electrical one-line diagrams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Sepasoft modules.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP cyber security standards.
• Knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud infrastructure for IoT data ingestion.

Responsibilities

• SCADA Design & Maintenance: Architect, develop, and maintain Ignition-based SCADA systems (Vision & Perspective modules) for utility-scale solar and BESS sites.
• HMI/UI Development: Create intuitive operator HMI screens, dashboards, and alarming matrices to improve operational efficiency.
• PLC/RTU Integration: Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider), RTUs (SEL RTAC), and data loggers, ensuring seamless data flow.
• Data Integration: Establish data connections with internal/external applications using OPC-UA, MQTT Sparkplug B, and SQL database integration.
• Scripting & Troubleshooting: Write custom Python scripts to handle complex business rules, data anomalies, and communication failures.
• Commissioning Support: Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) to ensure new projects meet operational standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior