SCADA engineer
$120,000–$160,000 year
Hybrid · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
SCADA Engineer to lead and develop SCADA and energy-management systems supporting energy asset operations and trading. You will manage a SCADA engineering team, design/implement/maintain SCADA systems, ensure connectivity/integration of energy assets (renewables, batteries, thermal), collaborate with trading/IT/infrastructure teams, monitor performance, troubleshoot, ensure cybersecurity/standards, onboard new assets, develop dashboards, and coordinate with external vendors. Requires 8+ years in energy/power trading environments and strong hands-on experience with SCADA/GMS platforms and real-time energy operations, along with knowledge of Modbus/OPC/ICCP and ISO/RTO markets. This role sits at the intersection of industrial IT and trading, with a focus on reliability, performance, and continuous improvement. Visa sponsorship through TN/E-2 is offered for eligible citizens; location: Houston, TX with hybrid work arrangement.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years in energy, utilities, or power trading environments
- Strong experience with SCADA/GMS platforms and real-time energy operations, including Monarch, Hitachi, GE, PI
- Knowledge of power trading, scheduling, asset dispatch, and ISO/RTO markets (ERCOT a plus)
- Experience with Modbus, OPC, ICCP, and system integrations
- Solid understanding of networking, cybersecurity, and system reliability
- Strong troubleshooting and operational support experience (including on-call)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with trading, operations, IT, and engineering teams
- Nice to have: AGC, cloud/databases, dashboards/monitoring tools, leadership experience, certifications, and French language skills
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