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SCADA Controls Engineer

3 weeks, 4 days ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Embedded Systems Engineer
IoT and Embedded Systems
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Intersect

Intersect

We deliver the fastest, cheapest, cleanest, and most reliable energy and data center infrastructure solutions for the scale of what comes next.

Internet Software & Services
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Founded 2001
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Description

  • Design and review SCADA system architectures for large-scale energy facilities operating in ERCOT and other ISOs.
  • Establish standards for data mapping, alarm management, HMI development, and configuration control.
  • Ensure documentation integrity and version control across project and fleet deployments.
  • Develop and troubleshoot SCADA-integrated control logic, including PPC interfaces, active/reactive dispatch, Volt/VAR optimization, and frequency response.
  • Coordinate multi-fuel plant control strategies to support seamless operational performance.
  • Integrate plant controls with third-party optimization and asset performance management platforms.
  • Lead CHIL, FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities to validate performance and grid readiness.
  • Own ERCOT nodal protocol implementation, telemetry standards, and performance validation processes.
  • Partner with ERCOT, TSPs, OEMs, and vendors to ensure telemetry and control system integration.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve high-impact control system challenges.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in utility-scale power generation, independent power production, or clean energy infrastructure.
  • Direct experience supporting large-scale power plants operating within ERCOT or similar nodal markets.
  • Demonstrated expertise in SCADA system architecture design and review for utility-scale facilities.
  • Hands-on experience with Power Plant Controller (PPC) integration, active/reactive power dispatch logic, Volt/VAR optimization, and frequency response controls.
  • Experience troubleshooting PLCs and SEL-RTAC systems.
  • Proven success leading grid compliance testing, telemetry validation, and commissioning activities.
  • Strong working knowledge of ERCOT nodal protocols, TSP coordination, and grid interconnection requirements.
  • Experience integrating SCADA systems with third-party optimization and performance management platforms.
  • Ability to travel to project sites during construction and commissioning phases.
  • Strong documentation discipline and configuration management practices.
  • Established professional relationships with ERCOT stakeholders, TSPs, OEMs, EPCs, or SCADA vendors are highly valuable.
  • A detail-oriented, systems-focused mindset with the ability to lead troubleshooting efforts while collaborating cross-functionally.
  • Calm, intellectually curious, and composed under pressure in high-stakes compliance environments.

Benefits

  • Total compensation of $188,500 - $201,500, including base salary and bonus.
  • 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
  • Unlimited PTO plus two company-wide breaks for the Fourth of July and year-end.
  • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents.
  • Family planning support through Carrot and Maven.
  • Free access to Spring Health, including 5 therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus Headspace access through Wellhub+.
  • 3% non-elective employer contribution to a 401k or RRSP.
  • Monthly perks including a $150 food stipend, $150 for cell phone/internet reimbursement, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, and access to UrbanSitter, ActiveHero, and One Medical.

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