Real Time Operations Engineer

EDF Renewables North America

Real Time Operations Engineer specializing in renewable asset operations and advanced troubleshooting. Collaborate in a team environment to drive optimization and performance analysis across energy solutions.

Posted 6/17/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,700 - $141,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the highest-level technical resource for renewable asset operations in the OCC.
Perform advanced analysis of SCADA data system and alerts, protection relay event files, electrical system disturbances, equipment performance anomalies.
Lead complex troubleshooting efforts for inverter and power conversion systems, collection and distribution networks, plant control and monitoring systems.
Interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings for system analysis.
Provide technical guidance to OCC operators and field teams during critical events.
Lead fleet-wide troubleshooting.
Ensure real-time plant event management and MOD/functional testing.
Liaise between the OCC, field operations, PRE and OT, gathering and integration input from all parties to develop, maintain, and implement effective SOPs and operational documents for the OCC that reflects best practices, compliance, and lessons learned from field operations.
Manage the creation, maintenance, and updating of necessary OCC documentation for reliable system operations.
Support integration of new technology into the OCC, including application systems and Monarch adjustments.
Develop, maintain, and enhance processes and procedures for the OCC by responding to all events requiring an OCC evaluation and improvement, including 8-step and Root Cause Analyses (RCA).
Analyze and act on issues impacting the overall profitability of OCC/OT/AO.
Engage with service staff to review operational responsibilities, maintain appropriate accountabilities between the OCC and site staff, and reinforce strong communications between the OCC and field service staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of direct technical field engineering and operations experience required.
Engineering background with renewable energy focus preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience in field engineering, manufacturing, or operations.
Experience or in-depth knowledge of RTO, system operators, NERC regulations, utility electrical generation relationships and regulations.
Evidence of problem-solving skills and improving the day-to-day operations of a department.
Must have a working knowledge of IT systems.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent presentation and IT skills are required.
Experience with Real-time troubleshooting + remote resolution.
Direct field experience in renewable energy.
Ability to independently solve complex issues.
NERC Certification Preferred.
Background in both field operations and engineering analysis.
Working knowledge of Aspen OSI Monarch SCADA, AVEVA PI, Power BI, SCADA systems (Ignition, RTAC Controllers, PLC logic controllers, etc.) and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive bonus incentives.
Comprehensive health coverage.
Rewarding 401k.
Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SCADA data analysistroubleshootingelectrical schematics interpretationRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)real-time event managementprocess developmentproblem-solvingfield engineeringrenewable energy systemsinverter and power conversion systems

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsleadershiptechnical guidancepresentation skillscollaborationindependent problem-solving

Certifications

NERC Certification