SCADA Engineer at Terabase Energy

United States

$90k - $115k

Job Description: The Engineer is responsible for designing, programming, installing, and testing SCADA and plant control system for solar, solar and storage and other hybrid plants. The system must bring together multiple sub-systems of the renewable plant to meet the operational and regulatory needs of the owner and the grid operator. The Engineer is responsible to develop and implement logic for complex custom applications, capture client requirements for the system, coordinate with client and contractor, develop and implement required logic and perform testing and develop HMI screes. The Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement and operational excellence for controls and controls-related systems and equipment to achieve zero-failure rate, eliminate single points of failure, and attain aggressive targets for uptime and reliability. This position is nominally based in Perrysburg, Ohio but the right candidate may be able to work remotely from other locations. Key Responsibilities: Engage directly with customers; Developers, Owners, Utilities, EPCs, and ISOs. Contribute to the design and development of monitoring and control systems for utility scale renewable energy projects. Program, install, troubleshoot, test, and commission Remote Terminal Units (RTU’s), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), & Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s) for Active Power Curtailment Reactive Power Control MET tower data acquisition High Voltage substation SCADA Power Plant Control (PPC) for, Solar, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS’s) Work with the following technologies and platforms: Controls: SEL-RTACs & ControlLogix HMI: Ignition Historian: Ignition, MSSQL, InfluxDB, and Canary Labs Network: SEL, Cisco, Hirschmann, Fortigate, and Moxa Troubleshooting: Putty, Wireshark Develop detailed design documentation including System Architecture Diagrams, Device Points List, IP lists, Logic Diagrams, HMI mockups. Generate project documentation including commissioning documents, as-built drawings, operator manuals and training material. Coordinate with field technicians for on-site commissioning and installation support. Utilize diagnostic utilities to troubleshoot complex monitoring and control systems. Any other actions required by management. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or related field, preferably with controls major. Ability to communicate with team members and business partners. 2+ years of IEC 61131-3/PLC programming experience, including structured text and function blocks. 2+ years of SCADA development, Ignition experience a plus. Working knowledge of programming language. Phyton a plus. Experience in setting up virtual machines on physical servers. IEC 61131-3, Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and Structured Text. Working knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus-TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, IEC 61850 and ICCP. Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously. Been part of or lead Continuous Improvement/Lessons Learned program. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States Travel, 20-30% Compensation And Benefits Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This role offers a base salary of $90,000 – $115,000. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined (and may be greater or higher), dependent on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Terabase offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous time off and holiday policy Remote flexibility Flexible time off Comprehensive benefits package Career progression 401k match Stock options Home office set up allowance And much more! Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/ veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. Principles only. This role is not open to receiving agency candidates, and any contingent submissions will not be considered. Terabase Energy does not utilize third-party recruitment agencies. Please contact our Recruiting team at [email protected] with any staffing-related inquiries.