Senior SCADA Controls Systems Engineer (Energy Storage)

TL;DR

Senior SCADA Controls Systems Engineer (Energy Storage): Designing, implementing, and operating control system infrastructure for utility-scale battery storage systems with an accent on PPC, HMI, and RTU programming. Focus on ensuring network reliability, solving complex operational technology problems, and overseeing network technology upgrades.

Location: Remote or Hybrid (San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Birmingham, New York, Palm Beach). Must be based in the USA.

Salary: Begins at $140,000

Company

hirify.global is an energy storage market leader focused on transforming North American electric grids into cleaner critical infrastructure through a data-driven approach.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and operate control system infrastructure, including PPC, HMI, and RTU programming.
• Ensure day-to-day plant automation reliability, availability, and serviceability.
• Provide technical support and analyze complex operational technology and control system issues.
• Lead network technology upgrades, hardware installation, and integration testing.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for control and instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with internal groups and external EPC vendors during project bidding and execution.

Requirements

• BA/BS in a related field (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum 6+ years of industry experience, preferably in renewable energy.
• Expertise in SCADA and PLC platforms, specifically Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Experience with Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs, SEL RTACs, and Novatech Orions.
• Proficiency in Python, IEC 61131-3, C, C++, and C#.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (DNP3.0, Modbus, OPC-UA, MQTT) and cyber-security standards (NERC/CIP/NIST).

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation with an annual bonus program.
• Flexible work arrangement (remote or hybrid).
• Unlimited vacation and parental leave.
• Educational assistance and a supportive, growth-oriented company culture.