Controls/SCADA Engineer

About the role: Eagle Creek Renewable Energy owns and/or operates 85 hydroelectric facilities throughout the United States and is currently seeking SCADA engineering candidates to join a growing, nimble, and diverse team of mechanical and electrical engineers. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to perform a broad range of work tasks with guidance and support from other engineering and management staff. A representative cross section of anticipated responsibilities is presented below.

Why Eagle Creek?

• A comprehensive benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) Match.
• Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community.
• Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart.
• Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the Company’s Ignition SCADA system.
• Expand and enhance existing SCADA capabilities, including alarming, control, messaging, alert management, and data retention strategies.
• Troubleshoot SCADA system issues to root cause; collaborate with field operators to optimize existing equipment and processes.
• Analyze operational data to design and refine SCADA control strategies.
• Plan, oversee, and execute SCADA system upgrades and installations as needed.
• Integrate hydroelectric equipment into Ignition SCADA, including, but not limited to, generators, governors, exciters, breakers, switchgear, switchboards, motors, drives, controllers, smart relays, and sensors.
• Serve as the lead technical reviewer for SCADA-related design and scope documentation.
• Develop and maintain site-specific Ignition SCADA applications tailored to operational needs.
• Integrate Ignition SCADA with PLC systems from GE, Rockwell, Schneider, and Siemens.
• Design and implement SCADA architecture to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Prepare and manage Ignition SCADA development roadmaps and proposal priorities, with corresponding budget estimates.

Required Experience:

• Proven ability to manage SCADA or automation projects independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with automation systems including PLCs and HMIs, preferably Rockwell Automation products.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA system development and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Rockwell FactoryTalk SCADA environments.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn new control systems and platforms.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety standards and best practices.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving field issues related to control systems and operating equipment.
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical documentation: single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and block diagrams.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as IEC, NEC, IEEE, ISO, ANSI, NFPA, and ASTM.
• Hands-on experience with electrical panel construction, wiring, and installation.
• Understanding of control networks including DeviceNet, ControlNet, Ethernet/IP, and DNP3 protocols.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems is a plus.

Eagle Creek Hydro Operations, LLC is an equal opportunity employer