Lead SCADA Engineer - Energy
sr2Chandler (AZ)
$135,000 – $175,000
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sr2Chandler (AZ)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$135,000 – $175,000
About the role
SR2 is partnering with an exciting engineering consultancy delivering critical power and renewable energy infrastructure across North America. We are looking for a Senior Systems Integrator to lead the design, integration, testing and commissioning of complex electrical control and automation systems.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design, develop and commission PLC, HMI and SCADA control systems for renewable energy applications
- Integrate complex substation systems, including protective relays, SEL RTACs, communication networks and control devices
- Review electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams and protection and control drawings
- Lead system testing, troubleshooting, device power-up and on-site commissioning activities
- Design and troubleshoot fibre-optic and industrial communication networks
- Develop control schemes for automatic voltage regulation, power factor, voltage and generation control
- Translate Power Purchase Agreements, LGIAs and ISO requirements into effective control strategies
- Programme PLC systems using Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram and Structured Text
- Configure and commission HMI applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform
- Work with protocols including Modbus TCP and DNP3Lead complex, multidisciplinary technical projects while maintaining schedules and quality standards
- Mentor junior engineers and help colleagues develop their technical and troubleshooting capabilities
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, clients, vendors and external stakeholders
Support compliance with relevant industry, cybersecurity and safety standards, including NERC CIP.
What we’re looking for:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- Advanced experience in electrical control systems, automation and systems integration
- Strong PLC programming and HMI design, development and commissioning experience
- Experience with multiple PLC or automation platforms, such as: SEL RTAC, Schneider Electric, Allen-Bradley etc
- Advanced experience with Inductive Automation Ignition
- Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols, including Modbus TCP and DNP3Experience integrating and troubleshooting protective relays, RTACs and substation automation systems
- Advanced understanding of three-phase generation control and automatic voltage regulation
- Experience interpreting electrical schematics, single-line diagrams and protection and control drawings
- Strong experience designing or troubleshooting fibre-optic networks
- Excellent analytical, fault-finding and technical leadership skills
- A proven ability to mentor and support other engineers
- Willingness to travel approximately 25–35%A valid driving licence
- Permanent authorisation to work in the United States
- Desirable experienceSCADA systems and related technologies
- Industrial control system cybersecurityNERC CIP environmentsPID loop tuning
- Renewable generation, utility-scale power or substation automationISO-specific voltage regulation requirements
- What’s on offer
- Base salary of $135,000 – $175,000, depending on experience
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities
- A collaborative and innovative engineering environment
- The opportunity to work on critical renewable energy and power infrastructure projects
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