Engineer, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition

Summary

Join Convergent Energy and Power as a fully remote SCADA Engineer, contributing to a cleaner energy future. Based outside the New York Metropolitan area, this role focuses on the design, configuration, testing, and maintenance of SCADA systems for renewable energy and battery storage facilities. You will collaborate with various teams, provide technical guidance on projects, and support ongoing operations. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and expertise in SCADA systems, power systems, and communication protocols. This individual contributor role offers opportunities for mentorship and professional development, with 10% travel expected.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with electrical utilities, industrial plants or renewable energy plants as a SCADA engineer, integration engineer, commissioning engineer, protection engineer or similar
• Hands-on experience with Electric utility SCADA platforms such as SurvalentONE or Monarch
• Experience developing SCADA system documentation including standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Experience leading SCADA system design, administration, configuration, commissioning, and operation of DERs plants with customers, owners, and utility SCADA systems
• Experience supporting commissioning activities related to electrical power systems and related equipment
• Protection and Control – Configuration, programming, and testing of SEL protection relays
• Automation – Configuration, programming, and testing of SEL automation controllers and RTUs
• Communication – Configuration, programming, and testing of L2/L3 ethernet switches and routers
• Metering – Configuration, programming, and testing for power quality and revenue meters
• Familiar with renewable energy (solar, wind) and energy storage (BESS, flywheels) technologies
• Experience supporting IT/OT network architecture design, documentation, configuration, and commissioning
• Exposure to critical infrastructure and the application of cyber and physical security best practices
• We are a growing organization and team with evolving needs – applicants must be flexible, able to proactively work around roadblocks and comfortable with stretch goals
• Ability to successfully assess requirements and execute the primary functions of the role with autonomy and confidence
• Strong understanding of SCADA fundamentals, power systems and industry standards
• Communication protocols: DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA
• Database and alarming management, data storage, HMI development
• ISA18, ISA95, ISA101, IEEE C37.1, IEEE Std 1815.1, IEEE Std 1547, IEEE 2030
• Advanced knowledge of SEL RTAC programming libraries, functions, and programs
• Comfortable developing custom protection, automation and control logic
• In depth knowledge of RTAC client/server configurations, database development and mapping
• Proven programming skills and application knowledge of IEC 61131-3, SQL, python, and C++
• Ability to analyze electrical one-line drawings, DC/AC Schematics, and protection logic diagrams
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and analyzing transient and non-transient power system disturbances
• Relevant experience and confidence configuring servers, databases, remote terminal units (RTU), programmable logic controllers (PLC), real-time automation controllers (RTAC) and related equipment
• Must be able to analyze operational requirements in a highly logical manner and be able to recommend modifications and improvements based on a thorough knowledge of computer processes and existing electrical control system designs
• As applicable, this role may involve physical activity, including but not limited to standing, walking, or lifting up to 50 lbs
• Alignment with Convergent’s mission and values: Continuous Improvement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Ethical Governance, Safety, Sustainability, Collaboration, Ownership, Resilience, and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce change management and work processes to maximize system stability, uptime and SCADA operator user experience
• Perform Moves, Adds, Changes and Deletions for IED’s on the Survalent SCADA platform
• Periodically review SCADA system performance metrics and ensure the SCADA system is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting diagnostic, alarm, and performance data
• Perform routine SCADA platform maintenance and support operations such as feature implementation or retirement, data point fine tuning and validation, system maintenance, software and hardware updates, etc
• Collaborate with Asset Performance and Portfolio Managers to develop operating reports and automate key performance tracking
• Collaborate with the Data Science and Engineering team to integrate the SCADA data historian with other internal systems and support feature developments related to asset fault detection and dispatch optimization
• Provide controls and automation technical guidance to design, execution, and support activities during plant development and construction
• Document project specific SCADA system design packages such as project charters, communications and network designs, control narratives, points lists, hardware and I/O designs, etc
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on project specific SCADA system development and procurement activities such as functional design reviews, non-standard functionalities development, development and testing environments, detailed points list, configurations, screens development, software and hardware acceptance testing, operational maintenance procedures, etc
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on project specific SCADA system deployment deliverables such as installation plans, training manuals, hardware installations, IED and network configuration, etc
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on project specific SCADA system commissioning deliverables such as commissioning plans, points verifications, functional verifications, site acceptance tests, operational handoff and training, as-built documentation, etc
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support ongoing operations, upgrades, re-programming and retrofits of plant SCADA infrastructure such as automation controllers, protection relays, meters, network devices, cellular modems, etc
• Lead investigation and troubleshooting efforts for electrical protection, automation, controls, communications equipment and software issues
• Document SCADA system standards such as SCADA philosophy, availability/reliability guidelines, alarm philosophy, network architecture guidelines, panel design guidelines, data point list standards, etc
• Support continuous improvement of the SCADA system by leading work processes including long term planning, security, documentation, change management, verification, and auditing
• Generate annual operating reports on the status of the SCADA solution – Performance, Licensing, Roadmap, Challenges, Opportunities, etc
• Engage in professional development training programs, sessions, seminars, or conferences and reinforce knowledge transfer with internal teams by presenting technical materials and reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent strongly preferred
• Master of Science in Engineering or majors in electric power engineering, energy systems or equivalent recommended
• Associate’s technology degrees can be considered with relevant 10+ years of work experience
• Analytical ability and technical skills to troubleshoot issues with field telemetry and control systems is desirable

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
• 401K with an employer safe harbor match