Engineer II or III- SCADA

Deriva Energy

The Role

Overview

Design, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot SCADA systems for renewable energy facilities

Key Responsibilities

  • scada config
  • system design
  • data integration
  • overlay apps
  • emergency support
  • equipment integration

Tasks

-Configures plant controllers, network switches, and other SCADA equipment for deployment -Designs, commissions, maintains, and troubleshoots numerous SCADA systems -Supports Deriva Energy’s company goals and represents the company positively and professionally -Configures data interfaces between software products, generator control systems, SCADA systems, and discrete devices such as RTUs and data historians using various protocols -Develops and maintains the wind and solar overlay applications used by the Deriva Remote Operations Center to monitor and control the Deriva fleet -Supports the SCADA 24/7 Emergency & Ticketing on call system once sufficiently experienced (Monthly Team Rotation) -Documents engineering procedures and the resolutions of technical problems with detail and clarity -Integrates new measurement and control equipment into existing SCADA systems and retrofits aging SCADA systems with more robust, standardized solutions

Requirements

  • computer networking
  • power engineering
  • sel systems
  • programming
  • master’s
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Experience with computer networking -Strong problem-solving skills -Travel Requirements up to 25% -Experience with power engineering -One (1) year or more of related work experience -In addition to required degree, 4 plus years related work experience -Proficiency in computer programming (any language) -Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners -Experience with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) protection and automation systems, including configuration, testing, and commissioning of SEL relays for substation and industrial power applications. -Three (3) years or more of related work experience -Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. -Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering -Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering -Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet stated deadlines

Benefits

-Parental leave -Attractive Bonus Potential -This is an in-person position based in Charlotte, NC with hybrid flexibility(Four days in office, one day remote) -Vision Insurance -Life insurance -Dental Insurance -401(k) with matching -Employee assistance program -Flexible spending account -Paid time off -Health Insurance

The Company

About Deriva Energy

-Born in 2023 when Brookfield acquired and rebranded Duke Energy’s renewables arm, Deriva Energy emerged as a fresh‑faced champion in clean power. -Its roots trace to 2007, growing from early-stage wind farms to grid‑scale projects spanning 16 states. -Today it steers greenfield development, acquisitions, and 24/7 operations & maintenance for utility-scale renewables. -Typical ventures include wind, solar, and storage sites like Spanish Peaks Solar and Wildflower Solar. -Its reach spans innovative structures: off‑site renewables, VPPAs, financing deals and REC arrangements.

Sector Specialisms

Solar

Wind

Energy Storage

Renewable Energy

Clean Energy

Grid-Scale Solar

Grid-Scale Wind

Greenfield Development

Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Energy Transition

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; applicants must already be authorized to work in the u.s.