Senior Engineer (SCADA)

Overview

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.

Position Summary

The Senior SCADA Engineer manages work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. The Senior SCADA Engineer is expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Employees in the Senior SCADA Engineer position are fully competent in the use of concepts and procedures. The Senior SCADA Engineer identifies problems, develops solutions and takes action to resolve. This position is within the SCADA Engineering Department, which designs and supports the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for Deriva's solar and wind facilities, supporting development, construction, and operational projects and ensuring adherence to business and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility

Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results

Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity

Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems

Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity

Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files

Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Design, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and integrate numerous SCADA systems

Contribute to the design, architectural, network, and infrastructure requirements for SCADA systems

Design, deploy, and test control systems for newly constructed sites, ensuring compliance with interconnection and NERC requirements

Design data interfaces involving software products, generator control systems, SCADA systems, and discrete devices such as RTUs and data historians using various protocols.

Configure controllers, protection relays, and network switches for deployment

Program and commission automation equipment to control and support automatic transfer schemes, grid control (e.g. voltage, frequency support), and site control

Integrate new instrumentation into existing SCADA systems.

Retrofit aging SCADA systems with more robust, standardized solutions

Document the resolutions of technical problems with sufficient detail and clarity

Manage and support in house and Vendor SCADA overlay with vendor assistance

Manage and Support GE EMS SCADA overlay with vendor assistance

Troubleshoot all sites and central monitoring SCADA issues, emphasizing rapid restoration of service

Supports the SCADA 24/7 Emergency & Ticketing on call system - Monthly Team rotation

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

In addition to desired degree, 3 plus years related work experience

A master's degree in engineering will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree of engineering.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

In addition to required degree, 6 plus years related work experience

Proficient in engineering theories and principles

Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations,

Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in principles of project management

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Experience in the utility industry

Working Conditions

Hybrid role based in Charlotte, NC, employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated office location.

Travel Requirements 15-25%

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Additional Information:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.