Hybrid SCADA Engineer

at The AES Corporation

• Job title: SCADA Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $94,000 - $112,625 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Louisville, United States

About the role

• SCADA Engineer designing and optimizing SCADA systems for utility generation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring efficient operations in North American AES Clean Energy operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, configuration, and maintenance of SCADA systems for operational control centers, ensuring reliable and secure data acquisition and process control
• Directly support SCADA Staff and the management of the SCADA Process and SCADA Vendor/integrator to meet project requirements and timelines
• Monitor system performance, troubleshooting issues, and resolve faults to ensure continuous and efficient operation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SCADA systems with other industrial automation platforms and enterprise IT systems
• Work with SCADA Integrators to develop, test, and implement SCADA logic, graphical interfaces, and alarm systems to support operational requirements
• Review internal exhibits, create Scopes of Work (SOW) for SCADA bids and pass directly to vendors as needed
• Delineate responsibilities and identify scope gaps
• Participate in cybersecurity assessments and support best practices to protect SCADA infrastructure from threats
• Provide remote technical support and training to operations staff and end-users
• Document system configurations, procedures, and maintenance activities
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent field experience
• 3+ years of experience in SCADA engineering, preferably in an operational control center environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize projects and tasks
• Experience with SCADA platforms such as Bluence, Ignition, Emerson Ovation Green, Rockwell Factory Talk Optix, Wonderware, Siemens WinCC, or similar
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, etc.)
• Experience with remote monitoring, troubleshooting, and support tools
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices for industrial control systems
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits
• 401(k) eligibility
• various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave