Smaamerica

Smaamerica

Senior SCADA & Communications Engineer

Remote, US · Senior · Contract

No sponsorship$138k-$158kDetected 1 day ago
CybersecurityNetwork SecurityComplianceExcelEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringControlsTCP/IPFirewallWiresharkCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeRenewable EnergySCADAFiber Optics

About the role

  • The Senior SCADA & Communications Engineer supports the design, integration, and operation of communication and control systems across utility-scale renewable energy assets, including solar PV, battery storage, and hybrid plants.
  • This role owns site-level communications architecture, machine-to-machine (M2M) SCADA integration, and secure connectivity between sites, utilities, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of site controllers, inverters, and auxiliary equipment into a unified SCADA architecture
  • Design and configure machine-to-machine (M2M) communications between site controllers, inverters, and plant-level gateways and data concentrators
  • Design and support OT networks, including firewalls, routers, switches, VLANs and segmentation, and fiber optic networks
  • Manage secure communication interfaces between sites and utilities, transmission operators, ISOs/RTOs, asset owners, and cloud-based platforms
  • Configure and validate protocols for wide-area communications, including real-time telemetry, dispatch and control signals, and event and disturbance reporting
  • Design and implement multi-layer cybersecurity architectures, including segmented network zones, secure data replication layers, and unidirectional gateways (data diodes) for critical assets
  • Collaborate with O&M and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance
  • Support compliance with NERC CIP standards, utility interconnection requirements, and internal cybersecurity frameworks
  • Maintain auditable data and communication structures to meet regulatory compliance requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience
  • At least 5 years of SCADA or energy management systems experience
  • Strong understanding of firewalls and network security fundamentals
  • Ability to debug network connections using tools such as Wireshark
  • Extensive hands-on experience with utility-scale SCADA systems, including SCADA servers, RTUs, PLCs, industrial gateways, and edge/data collection devices
  • Experience implementing secure communication paths between OT and IT systems
  • Comfort working with field data, diagnostics, and system telemetry

Nice to have

  • Strong experience with industrial and utility protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3, IEC 61850 (preferred), and OPC UA
  • Proficiency in English required
  • German and/or Spanish language skills are a plus

Skills

  • Background in commissioning or field deployment
  • Experience implementing unidirectional security solutions (data diodes)
  • Knowledge of ISO/RTO integration requirements
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, O&M, and IT/security teams
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical architectures to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with NERC CIP and cybersecurity frameworks for critical infrastructure
  • Proficiency in English required; German and/or Spanish language skills are a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
  • Periodic domestic travel required; international travel may be required

Compensation

  • $138,000-$158,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
  • Compensation: $138,000-$158,000 base salary, commensurate with experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage

Equal opportunity

  • Our EEO Policy

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
  • SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind, including H-1B, OPT, CPT, or TN visas
  • Candidates who currently require or will in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible
  • Candidates operating under a temporary work permit or any visa-tied employment authorization are also not eligible
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