SCADA Engineer II or III

Deriva Energy
North Carolina
Overview

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced SCADA Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems supporting data center operations as well as Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This position requires strong technical acumen and advanced problem-solving abilities to ensure optimal system performance.

This position is located in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop SCADA systems to monitor and control Electrical and Mechanical equipment in data centers and other mission critical facilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA systems, including hardware and software components
  • Conduct system testing, validation, and performance tuning to ensure optimal functionality
  • Maintain documentation for system configurations, changes, and updates
  • Provide technical support and training to end-users on SCADA operations
  • 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

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • One (1) year or more of relevant engineering experience in addition to a bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Must be able and willing to travel to various locations to support area manager's various sites on a frequent basis (Up to 10% Travel)
  • Must be able to respond to SCADA, Command Center & Plant Support outside normal working hours (24/7 on-call team rotation)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years or more of relevant engineering experience in addition to a bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Experience with OT Equipment such as SCADA systems, RTU’s, PI data historians, etc. Ignition or VTScada
  • Experience with networking concepts, infrastructure (TCP/IP, ports, basic troubleshooting)
  • Experience with Building Automation or Control Systems
  • Knowledge of basic components/operations of power plants, with firsthand experience on renewable projects
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Experience working with industry leading SCADA systems
  • Experience with SEL RTAC, Relays, RTU, PLC and HMIs
  • Networking skills and experience with standard communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Serial & DNP
  • Programming skills in Structured Text, Ladder Logic for automation tasks and scripting

Working Conditions

  • This position is located in Charlotte, NC
  • Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Deriva Energy facility
  • Must be able and willing to travel to various locations to support area manager's various sites
  • Must be able to respond to O&M Support outside normal working hours (Team on-call rotation)
  • Travel up to 10%
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must be able to lift up to and carry up to 25lbs
  • The hiring manager may elect to fill this position at the higher-level dependent upon skills and experience

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Attractive Bonus Potential

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.

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.
Posted 2026-07-24

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