Senior or Lead SCADA Engineer

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Derivaenergy · Charlotte, NC

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Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. Job Summary We are looking for an experienced SCADA Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems supporting data center operations as well as Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This position requires strong technical acumen and advanced problem-solving abilities to ensure optimal system performance. This position is located at Deriva Energy Headquarters located in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

Design and develop SCADA systems to monitor and control Electrical and Mechanical equipment in data centers and other mission critical facilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA systems, including hardware and software components

Conduct system testing, validation, and performance tuning to ensure optimal functionality

Maintain documentation for system configurations, changes, and updates

Provide technical support and training to end-users on SCADA operations

Maintain data connections between Remote Operations Center, corporate data servers and OEM SCADA, RTU, OPC Servers, etc.

Coordinate with IT (internal and 3rd party) as primary point of contact for plant operations

Provide NERC CIP guidance and support to ensure all assets are in compliance

Basic Qualifications for Senior Engineer

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Five (5) years or more of relevant engineering experience and state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) OR 6 years related work experience without state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Must be able and willing to travel to various locations to support area manager's various sites on a frequent basis (Up to 10% Travel)

Must be able to respond to SCADA, Command Center & Plant Support outside normal working hours (24/7 on-call team rotation)

Basic Qualifications for Lead Engineer

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program with five (5) years or more of relevant experience with one (1) year or more of direct reports

Must be able and willing to travel to various locations to support area manager's various sites on a frequent basis (Up to 10% Travel)

Must be able to respond to SCADA, Command Center & Plant Support outside normal working hours (24/7 on-call team rotation)

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