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Job Title: SCADA Application Engineer- Local candidates only
Location: Juno Beach, FL (Remote 50% Travel Required)
Experience: 12+ Years
Rate: $60 $65 per hour on C2C
(No insurance, paid benefits, or paid holidays/vacations)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced SCADA Application Engineer to support the integration, programming, commissioning, and testing of power plant SCADA systems and RTUs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation systems, renewable energy controls, and utility integration, with hands-on expertise in commissioning and SCADA configuration.
This is a non-managerial position that requires close collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and EPCs to ensure timely delivery of high-quality SCADA and control systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, integrate, program, commission, and test power plant controllers and SCADA systems for Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
* Integrate renewable power plants into SCADA to manage power generation and grid connection.
* Work with project requirements and specifications to ensure system compliance and functionality.
* Review and provide feedback on SCADA engineering designs.
* Collaborate with internal teams and sub-suppliers to define project priorities, schedules, and work plans.
* Coordinate and manage vendors to meet project deliverables.
* Perform system troubleshooting for AC/DC circuits, utility meters, protection relays, and communication equipment.
* Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
* Ensure all work adheres to cyber security, networking, and industry compliance standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Automation Systems, or related field in SCADA systems integration, programming, and commissioning.
* Strong knowledge of:
* SCADA architectures and PLC programming.
* Ignition, OPC protocols, SCADA historians.
* Automation protocols (Modbus, DNP3, CAN, OPC, EtherNet/IP, etc.).
* RTU-to-RTU interfaces and programming.
* Electrical and communication plan sets.
* AC/DC circuits, 0 10V and 4 20mA loops.
* Utility meters, substation RTAC, and protection relays.
* Managed switches (Hirschmann, MOXA, Cisco, etc.).
* Networking, firewalls, and cyber security principles.
* Renewable SCADA and control systems.
* Proven ability to read and interpret SCADA and communication schematics/drawings.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Project management experience managing multiple consultants, vendors, and EPCs.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in renewable energy SCADA systems.
* Knowledge of energy storage and utility-scale PV plant controls.
* Previous work in power plant SCADA integration and commissioning.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
* Ability to lift up to 20 pounds regularly.
* Standing for extended periods when on-site.
* Prolonged computer work in an office setting.
* Ability to bend, stoop, and twist when handling equipment.
* Ability to travel up to 50% of the time between work locations and project sites.