OT SCADA Engineer
Cypress Creek RenewablesDurham, North Carolina
Full Time
Posted April 16, 2026
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Job Description
The OT SCADA Engineer supports and maintains SCADA systems for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring reliable monitoring, control, and cybersecurity, while collaborating with field and engineering teams to optimize solar asset operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and maintain SCADA systems using Ignition and Cimplicity
- Integrate solar plant equipment such as inverters, meters, trackers, and weather stations into SCADA systems
- Support real-time monitoring and control of solar assets from centralized control rooms
- Develop HMI GUI screens, dashboards, and alarm management systems
- Troubleshoot SCADA communication protocols including Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, OPC, SNMP
- Support upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of SCADA and network systems
- Configure and maintain industrial networking infrastructure using Cisco switches
- Implement VLANs, trunking, port security, and QoS for OT networks
- Deploy and manage Palo Alto Networks firewalls for cybersecurity segmentation and compliance
- Monitor and respond to network and SCADA system performance issues
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and field teams for commissioning and integrating new sites
- Maintain system documentation, network diagrams, and configuration backups
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NERC CIP and ISA IEC 62443
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of experience in SCADA OT environments, preferably in renewable energy
- Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA and Cimplicity platforms
- Experience with GE Digital Industrial communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, and OPC
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, and switching
- Experience configuring Cisco switches, e.g., Catalyst 2960 and 9300 series
- Experience deploying and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including NAT, security policies, and VPNs
- Familiarity with OT cybersecurity best practices
- Experience with industrial networking infrastructure and protocols
- Familiarity with RTAC controllers, Emerson RX3i controllers, or similar SCADA controllers
- Ability to design, configure, and maintain SCADA systems using Ignition and Cimplicity
- Ability to support real-time monitoring and control of solar assets from centralized control rooms
- Ability to develop HMI GUI screens, dashboards, and alarm management systems
- Troubleshooting skills for SCADA communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, OPC, SNMP
- Support for upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management of SCADA and network systems
- Ability to configure and maintain industrial networking infrastructure including VLANs, trunking, port security, and QoS
- Monitor and respond to network and SCADA system performance issues
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and field teams for commissioning and integration of new sites
- Maintain system documentation, network diagrams, and configuration backups
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards including NERC CIP and ISA IEC 62443
- Willingness to support occasional travel to solar sites and participate in on-call rotation for critical system support
- Location preference for Durham, NC, with approximately 10% travel to field sites
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Benefits & Perks
15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days
11 observed holidays
401(k) Match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
Family planning stipend
Generous parental leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Phone Bill Reimbursement
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