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.
Responsibilities include but not limited:
- 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.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of SCADA automation design and support experience, preferably within the renewable energy (solar, wind, BESS) industry.
- Ignition Expertise: Proficiency in developing with Inductive Automation Ignition (Core or Gold Certification preferred).
- Programming: Strong experience with Python scripting (Jython) and SQL databases (PostgreSQL/SQL Server).
- Protocols: In-depth knowledge of Modbus TCP, DNP3, and OPC‑UA protocols.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Skills: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to read electrical one‑line diagrams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Sepasoft modules.
- Familiarity with NERC CIP cyber security standards.
- Knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud infrastructure for IoT data ingestion.