SCADA Engineer – Energy Management Systems

Onward Energy

SCADA Engineer managing Operational Technology systems to support renewable and gas power generation at Onward Energy. Collaborates with engineering and operations teams for reliability in control and data systems.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage OT SCADA equipment, including servers and point configurations within the device(s) and ensure systems are up to date
Develop data flows and displays in Ignition Perspective, facilitating advanced analytics and visualization of Operational Data
Troubleshoot and maintain connections between OT equipment i.e., controls systems, Remote Intelligence Gateways (RIG), RTUs, Campbell Scientific data loggers, etc.
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
Support SCADA lifecycle refresh and support internal AI Initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree and 3-6 years of experience
Applicable years of experience may substitute for degree
Experienced with Renewable and Gas power systems
Familiarity with OT Equipment such as SCADA systems, RTUs, PI data historians, SEL-RTAC, DNP, OPC, Modbus protocols, etc.
Wonderware, Ignition, or Cimplicity experience is desired
Adept with Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experienced with scripting languages, Python preferred
Knowledge of basic components/operations of power plants, with firsthand experience on renewable projects
Strong analytical and critical thinking capability
Self-starter with the ability to make decisions and take necessary actions without specific direction
Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail
Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Market-competitive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

SCADAdata flowsIgnition Perspectivetroubleshootingscripting languagesPythondata connectionsNERC CIP complianceanalytical skillspower plant operations

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingself-starterdecision makingtime managementorganizational skillsmulti-taskingattention to detailteamworkcommunicationproblem solving