SCADA Field Service Engineer - Apex Systems

Job#: 2061309

Job Description:

 Apex Systems is currently searching for a SCADA Field Engineer to join our Utilities client. This individual will be traveling around the West Coast commissioning SCADA systems within power plants. This role is 80-90% travel and will require you to travel throughout the U.S., mainly the West Coast. This position is on a rolling 1 year contract, as long as you perform well, you should see your contract extend long term!!!

Title: SCADA Field Engineer

Location: West Coast, 89-90% Travel

Contract Length: Rolling 1 year contract, HIGH liklihood for extension

Compensation: $60/HR-$75/HR based on experience

Position Overview: The SCADA Field Service Engineer will work remotely, with 80%-90% travel, on behalf of a leading renewable energy developer. This role involves developing and commissioning SCADA software and hardware to control renewable power plants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commission SCADA equipment for photovoltaic and energy storage systems.
• Manage project requirements, integration, commissioning, startup, and testing of SCADA systems.
• Collaborate with in-house resources and suppliers to determine project priorities and schedules.
• Review engineering drawings and OEM specifications to ensure compliance with design standards.
• Report progress to upper management regularly.

Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/automation or equivalent experience in SCADA for renewable power plants.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in configuring and commissioning SCADA equipment.
• Knowledge of process control commissioning, AC and DC circuits, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to understand electrical and SCADA schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of automation protocols (Modbus, DNP3, CAN, OPC, EtherNet/IP, etc.).
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Ignition, OPC Servers, and SCADA historian.
• Experience with managed switches (Hirschman’s, MOXA, Cisco).
• Understanding of NERC compliance from the SCADA perspective.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interface with other project stakeholders as required.

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