Senior SCADA Engineer
silicon ranchFranklin, TN
Senior SCADA Engineer
silicon ranchFranklin, TNSenior L5
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSolar Energy Systems EngineersNetwork and Computer Systems Administrators
Overview:
As Sr. SCADA Engineer, you will be the technical authority for SCADA, PPC, and plant networks across Silicon Ranch’s solar and storage fleet. You’ll define standards, lead platform transitions, and troubleshoot complex controls outages with OEMs and field teams. This role sits with ROC and Performance Engineering to ensure data quality, control readiness, and rapid loss recovery. You’ll influence project turnover, enable safe remote operations, and drive scalable, codified control practices. Join a mission-driven company advancing regenerative energy and community-focused deployment.
Responsibilities:
Own and architect fleet SCADA, PPC, RTU, data logger, and network stack across multiple vendor platforms Define and maintain SRC SCADA standards: architecture, naming, data models, alarms, documentation Lead SCADA platform transitions and migrations with cutover planning and data continuity Lead root-cause investigation of SCADA/communications failures; coordinate with OEMs and field techs Validate PPC control narratives and logic against interconnection requirements; witness tests Ensure ROC operators have reliable real-time visibility and control; manage alarm configurations and setpoints Guarantee data integrity for analytics; write scripts for telemetry validation Review SCADA/submittals for new projects; support compliance (NERC CIP) Provide Tier 3 field support; maintain critical-spares and provisioning
Key requirements:
7+ years in SCADA, PPC or controls for utility-scale renewable generation 3+ years in owner/operator or O&M setting Hands-on PPC design, testing and troubleshooting on platforms like SEL RTAC, GE/Emerson RX3i, Allen-Bradley Experience with solar inverters, trackers and data acquisition systems (SMA, TMEIC, Sungrow, Nextracker, Array, ATI) Working knowledge of SCADA/HMI platforms (Inductive Automation Ignition, Merit Controls, Norcal, Terabase, GreenPowerMonitor, SEL) Strong industrial networking and protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA/DA, Ethernet, VLANs) Ability to read electrical one-lines, diagrams and control schematics Clear written/verbal communication with vendors and executives Valid US driver’s license and work authorization Preferred: NERC GO/GOP, CIP, Python/SQL for data validation Preferred: BESS or hybrid PV-storage controls and EMS integration strong communication problem-solving collaboration with cross-functional teams SCADA and PPC platforms Industrial networking Python and SQL for data validation
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Franklin, TN
Occupation
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Industry
Solar Electric Power Generation
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