SCADA Engineer - Energy Management Systems

SCADA Engineer - Energy Management Systems Location: Denver, CO office Direct Reports: No | Functional Unit: Information Technology FLSA Status: Exempt | Position Type: Full-Time Responsibilities Manage OT SCADA equipment, including servers and point configurations within the device(s) and ensure systems are up to date. Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective, facilitating advanced analytics and visualization of Operational Data. Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment – i.e., controls systems, Remote Intelligence Gateways (RIG), RTU’s, Campbell Scientific data loggers, etc. 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. Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and support internal AI Initiatives. Experienced with Renewable and Gas power systems. Familiarity with OT Equipment such as SCADA systems, RTU’s, PI data historians, SEL-RTAC, DNP, OPC, Modbus protocols, etc. Wonderware , Ignition , or Cimplicity experience is desired. Adept with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experienced with scripting languages, Python preferred. Knowledge of basic components/operations of power plants, with firsthand experience on renewable projects. Strong analytical and critical thinking capability. Self‑starter with the ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction. Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multi‑tasking capabilities and attention to detail. Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross‑functional team. Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history. To be considered for this position, applicants should have full‑time authorization to work in the United States. We appreciate your interest; however, our company is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time or in the future. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability. Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Ability to travel up to 40%. Work Environment The position functions in a smoke and vaping‑free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier. Noise levels can be moderate to high when visiting job sites, and may contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market‑competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits. Onward Energy is an affirmative action employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southwest Generation Valmont Facility