SCADA Engineer

Job description

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It’s fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that’s changing the world.

What we’re looking for:

Join the team shaping the future of clean energy. As the SCADA Engineer at Nexamp—America’s #1 community solar provider—you’ll play a key role in supporting ²⁴⁄₇ real-time operations of a rapidly expanding fleet of distributed and utility-scale renewable energy assets.

You will assist with the deployment, maintenance, and support of SCADA functions across Nexamp’s solar PV and battery energy storage sites. This includes integrating field assets into the SCADA network, troubleshooting telemetry and communication systems, and supporting Nexamp’s ²⁴⁄₇ Operations Center (NOC) with real-time issue resolution.

The ideal candidate brings experience from the electric utility sector, with a solid background in configuring and supporting SCADA-connected field devices (e.g., RTACs, reclosers, meters). Proficiency in industrial.

We are accepting candidates for our Lawrence, MA office location, where you will be hybrid. You will report to the Director, Operational Technologies.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as a key technical resource for Nexamp’s ²⁴⁄₇ Operations Center (NOC), addressing telemetry, communication, alarming and field equipment issues.
• Maintain SCADA databases and graphical displays, ensuring accuracy, usability, and alignment with real-time field operations.
• Assist with commissioning and integration of new PV and BESS assets into the SCADA network, including communication setup, protocol configuration (i.e., Modbus, DNP3), and I/O mapping.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to network communication, telemetry, and control system across both field and centralized infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on support for Operational Technology equipment located in data centers - RTACs, routers and network switches used for SCADA and telemetry.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation including technical specifications, network diagrams, and system configurations records.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours SCADA/OT support as needed.
• Support data acquisition, analysis, and reporting, contributing to system monitoring, alerting, and performance optimization efforts.
• Support the deployment, configuration, programming and maintenance of AVEVA and Ignition SCADA systems across Nexamp’s renewable energy portfolio, Including PV and BESS sites.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure reliable telemetry, data integrity, and remote control of field assets.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED equivalence
• 2 - 5 years of hands-on experience working with SCADA systems in energy, utilities, or industrial automation sectors.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as Ignition and AVIVA System Platforms.
• Experience in managing Scada databases containing electrical components, such as maintaining Scada point lists and parameters, control mappings, etc.
• Skilled in configuring and troubleshooting SEL RTACs, reclosers, meters, and industrial control devices.
• Good understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC/UA, and IEC 61850.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, including troubleshooting within OT/ICS environments.
• Expertise in commissioning and resolving site technical issues, proven success in independently troubleshooting challenging SCADA related technical issues
• Proficient with operational and analytical software tools, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and database platforms such as Microsoft Access or similar.
• Detail-oriented and disciplined, with a methodical approach to work execution and documentation.
• Adaptable to change, capable of leading through operational growth and evolving procedures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, real-time operations environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Availability to work outside of regular hours, including participation in an on-call rotation as required.
• Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow’s climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide.We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Nexamp’s People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.