Senior SCADA Engineer - Battery Storage
PlusPowerPosted April 25, 2025
Location not specified
Energy Storage$150k - $150k
Full Time
Job Description
The Senior SCADA Programmer at Plus Power will design, develop, implement, and maintain advanced energy management and control systems for utility-scale standalone energy storage projects, ensuring reliable operation and integration with various control systems and equipment.
Responsibilities
- •Design, develop, and maintain Ignition based SCADA system and associated platforms
- •HMI programming and data integration with internal and external applications
- •Integrate SCADA system with PLCs, RTUs, and other related equipment
- •Assist in the development, configuration, and maintenance of PLCs for energy storage plants
- •Assist with the development, configuration, and maintenance of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
- •Support day-to-day plant SCADA and controls related tasks to ensure network reliability
- •Maintain detailed documentation of development processes, system configurations, and modifications
- •Provide technical support and analyze complex operational technology control system problems
Requirements
- •Minimum BA/BS in related field; electrical engineering degree preferred.
- •Minimum of 5 years related industry experience; experience with renewable energy industry highly preferred.
- •Knowledge and experience with battery energy storage systems use cases including primary frequency response (PFR), fast frequency response (FFR), and black start.
- •Demonstrated expertise in designing and maintaining plant control systems using industry standard SCADA and PLC platforms.
- •Understanding of data logging requirements and various historian platforms.
- •Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition.
- •Knowledge of industrial communication protocols DNP3.0, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT, SNMP.
- •Programming language experience in Python, IEC 61131-3, C, C++, and C#.
- •Experience in server deployment and management in AWS.
- •Strong understanding of cyber-security best practices including IT/OT standards.
- •Knowledge of NERC CIP and NIST procedures.
- •Ability to explain complex technical analysis in a simplified manner to the internal management team and/or external parties.
- •Demonstrated ability to work well in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical team members.
- •Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Benefits
- •Highly competitive total compensation
- •Expected salary range begins at 150,000
- •Flexible work from home or hybrid work options
- •Eligible to participate in annual bonus program
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