Senior Controls and SCADA Engineer

Senior Controls and SCADA Engineer

Location: Hybrid in San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; or Redwood City, CA

Pay: $120k-$165k + yearly bonus

We are on a mission to support America's growing energy needs, providing reliable and affordable energy at scale. Growing rapidly we develop, build, own and operate some of the largest and most technically advanced data and infrastructure projects across the United States. We are seeking a Senior SCADA and controls engineer to grow with our collaborative and motivated team!

Key Responsibilities

-Be the control and SCADA technical lead during the contracting phase and ensuring expectations with the contractors are clear and defined

-Manage the requirements and ensure compliance with external parties including Independent System Operators (ISO), Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE), NERC, FERC, utilities and their respective commission entity (i.e. CPUC in California) into the design

-Lead the implementation and commissioning of SCADA, network and control on Datacenters, PV, substations and BESS to ensure the project meets or exceeds milestones and integration into the internal and external systems is successful

-Lead, oversee and support controls testing and commissioning activities from integration between systems, point to point, controls testing (AVR, PFR, curtailment, etc.), NERC, performance tests and others as necessary.

-Lead SCADA-related projects, including system, feature upgrades and expansions. Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to ensure timely and on-budget completion.

-Cross functional knowledge of various components of energy and data center infrastructure to be able to use data to troubleshoot and diagnose issues

-Identify and evaluate technologies to reduce cost and expedite commissioning

-Provide technical knowledge on telecommunications and networking design and programming to ensure reliable, cost-effective and requirements are met for the project's needs.

-Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

-Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and commissioning in control systems and networking in the energy and datacenter sectors

-B.S. Engineering from ABET-accredited University or other technical degree.

-Masters or Doctorate degree a plus and counts towards professional experience.

-Networking and cybersecurity knowledge with a CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA certificates is a plus

-Datacenter knowledge in Electric Power Management System (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS) is a plus

-Proficient in Ignition, SEL Hardware & Software, GE RX3i, CodeSYS, Data Loggers, Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Schneider, Meteorological Equipment, etc.

-Demonstrated strong engineering, design, commissioning and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways.

-Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

-Self-starter with ability to prioritize efforts and drive towards completion.

-Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills

-Ability to contextualize and understand modeling results and effectively able to present results.

-Domestic travel to project sites when needed

Benefits

-100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)

-Yearly Bonus

-401(k) with Company Match

-Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

-12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

-Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage

-Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)

-Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)

-Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits

-Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data

-Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans

-Device Purchase Support

• For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 04/01/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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