Opportunity
Adapture Renewables, Inc. is on a mission to be a leader in this new era of sustainable energy. Drawing upon an extensive knowledge base, we develop, finance, engineer, build, own, and operate high quality utility-scale photovoltaic projects and battery energy storage projects. Our Technology team is looking for a talented SCADA Engineer to help support the efforts of our fast-growing company. Adapture Renewables is owned by KIRKBI Climate– the private holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family founded to build a sustainable future for the LEGO® brand through generations.
Overview
This position will work in our Technology team to provide design, proactive, and reactive support services for our EPC and Asset Management teams. The SCADA Engineer will ensure that devices remain in compliance with Technology policies and procedures. The SCADA Engineer will play a key role in deploying and troubleshooting all solar power plant automation. They will also need to interface with QSEs, RTOs, and ISOs to ensure a market compliance and deadlines are met.
Core Responsibilities
- Enforce policies and procedures across all IT/OT systems
- Ensure NERC-CIP compliance for all inverter-based resources
- Create and manage documentation on all SCADA, and ICS infrastructure
- Manage inter-control center protocol for data transfer between the power plant and QSEs
- Manage RTU-RTU communications with external vendors and EPCs
- Review and manage all SCADA code bases including but not limited to IEC 61131-3
- Review facility models on an ongoing basis or as required
- Assist with proactive and reactive support for all DAS and SCADA systems
- Provide basic networking troubleshooting per our specifications
Qualifications and Experience
- 3-5 years in of industrial SCADA support and design
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience with solar operations and design
- Experience with inverter-based resources
- Experience troubleshooting and programming/scripting with these languages (Bash, Python, IEC 61131-3)
- Experience troubleshooting computer networking (TCP/IP, RS232/485, Routing/Switching, and Wireless)
- Experience with NERC-CIP
- Be able to travel on an as-needed basis
- Excellent written and verbal skills are required
Benefits Package
- 401(k) plan with company matching contribution
- Competitive health, vision, and dental benefits
- Attractive personal time off and company holiday package
- Work-from-home policy
- Salary commensurate with experience
Salary starting at $135,000, annually, DOE.
Note
Qualified candidates only. No search firms. Adapture Renewables, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years in industrial SCADA support and design
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience with solar operations and design
- Experience with inverter-based resources
- Experience troubleshooting and programming/scripting with Bash, Python, IEC 61131-3
- Experience troubleshooting computer networking (TCP/IP, RS232/485, Routing/Switching, Wireless)
- Experience with NERC-CIP
- Excellent written and verbal skills
What We Do
Adapture Renewables is a solar project developer (and M&A shop), owner and operator. The company leverages its proven track record, deep domain expertise and comprehensive in-house development, EPC management, legal and project finance services to efficiently and effectively drive solar projects from origination to long-term operation, and at every stage in-between. Backed by KIRKBI, Adapture Renewables has the financial footing necessary to take a diligent and thoughtful approach to solar project development and is invested in its projects’ long-term success. The company’s culture of creative problem-solving and shared mission to accelerate the global transition to clean energy contribute to the company’s success deploying, owning and operating solar assets across ten states in the US. Adapture Renewables, Inc. (formerly Enerparc Inc.) is based in Oakland, CA. It was incorporated in 2011, and in 2019 its majority interest was acquired by the KIRKBI Group. For more information about Adapture Renewables, visit https://adapturerenewables.com/. © Adapture Renewables, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
