Project Engineer, Renewable Electrical Engineering – SCADA

Invenergy

SCADA Project Engineer managing engineering, procurement and commissioning of SCADA systems for renewable energy projects at Invenergy. Responsible for stakeholder coordination and project execution.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeChicago • District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Montana, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a SCADA Project Engineer, you will be on the construction team responsible for the engineering, procurement and commissioning of supervisory control & data acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated communications infrastructure related to cutting-edge renewable energy projects.
You will be responsible for coordinating with multiple stakeholders to develop conceptual designs.
You will be responsible for managing the procurement, final detailed designs, commissioning, and acceptance testing on renewable energy projects.
The SCADA & IT systems of these projects may include RTACs, RTUs, plant controllers, network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs and all associated connectivity on wind, solar and battery storage renewable energy projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
3+ years of generation SCADA systems experience
Knowledge of both the physical and software aspects of networking equipment that connect renewable energy assets
Advanced knowledge and programming of SCADA, HMI, PLC platforms
Experience and familiarity with various industrial communication protocols and architectures such as OPC, DNP3, ModBus and EGD.
Experience working around HV/MV electrical infrastructure (substations/switchyards, distribution systems, transmission lines, transformers, relays, meters, CTs, and PTs)
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Up to 25% travel required.
Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401k
paid time off
eligibility to participate in bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

SCADA systemsHMI programmingPLC programmingnetworking equipmentindustrial communication protocolsOPCDNP3ModBusEGDHV/MV electrical infrastructure

Soft Skills

stakeholder coordinationproject managementconceptual design development

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Engineering