Merit SI · 1 month ago
SCADA Engineer III
Somerville, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMerit SI is seeking a highly motivated SCADA Engineer III to grow their industry leading SCADA, Controls, and Cybersecurity platform for renewable energy. The role involves implementing SCADA solutions, programming and commissioning systems, and supporting various projects while working closely with the SCADA Architect.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Implement SCADA solution for assigned projects under the direction of the SCADA Architect
Program and commission SCADA systems adhering to project specific timelines
Develop new screens and features to meet project-specific requirements
Interact with customers in a timely fashion for support on past projects and projects that are currently assigned to you
Integrate the Merit SCADA/Controls Cloud based solution for customer specific projects
Support established and future projects as needed
Adhere to Merit’s technical standardization documentation
Work closely with the SCADA Architect to deploy scalable and supportable SCADA systems
Develop processes and standards to support more streamlined deployment of SCADA systems
Troubleshoot SCADA and communications system issues
Work with project management to report project status, risks, and mitigation measures
Encourage creativity in developing new solutions
Mentor SCADA Engineer I and II
Good communications skills both oral and written
Proven problem-solving skills
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant technical or engineering experience (experience working within renewable energy including industrial or utility scale PV solar, BESS or Wind desired), or similar technical experience with data collection, databases, and programming & scripting
Experience with SCADA platforms required, Inductive Automation Ignition a plus
Understanding of industry standard Communications (Modbus, OPC-UA/DA, DNP-3)
Experience with Python
Basic understanding of networking, OT best practices, and cybersecurity standards
Basic understanding of power systems
Degree in Engineering related field i.e. Electrical, Computer Science, Mechanical
Good communications skills both oral and written
Proven problem-solving skills
Preferred
Basic understanding and experience in controls engineering techniques and practices a plus
Understanding of electrical one-line schematics a plus
Experience with basic PV solar monitoring functions and designs a plus (technical experience in related fields will be considered)
Company
Merit SI
Merit SI is a sustainable infrastructure company that develops, designs, builds and operates industrial-grade solar photovoltaic power plants, energy storage solutions, and advanced power plant control systems.
11-50 employees
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Dmitri Anichkov
Chief Technology Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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