SCADA Applications Engineer

As a SCADA Applications Engineer, you will work on behalf of one of the world's largest renewable energy developers, developing and commissioning software and SCADA systems to control renewable power plants. This role involves extensive travel and requires a strong background in engineering and automation systems, particularly in SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, program, commission, and test power plant SCADA systems and RTUs.
• Work with project requirements and specifications to integrate renewable power plants into SCADA systems for controlling power generation onto the utility grid.
• Collaborate with in-house resources and sub-suppliers across various disciplines to determine project priorities, achieve milestones, and manage schedules to meet deliverables.
• Design, integrate, program, commission, and test power plant controllers and SCADA for Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems.
• Review and comment on SCADA engineering designs.
• Report daily, weekly, and monthly progress to management.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Engineering or Automation Systems.
• Experience in programming and commissioning of SCADA systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of control system architecture, PLC programs, and SCADA historian.
• Understanding of automation protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, CAN, OPC, EtherNet/IP.
• Experience in project management handling multiple consultants, vendors, and EPCs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with RTU to RTU interface and programming.
• Understanding schedule and planning, electrical, and communications plan-sets.
• Knowledge of AC and DC circuits and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience with Utility Meters, Substation RTAC, Protection Relays.
• Knowledge of networking, cyber security, and firewalls.
• Ability to understand SCADA and communication schematics and drawings.
• Familiarity with managed switches, Hirschman’s, MOXA, Cisco, etc.
• 0-10 volt and 4-20 mA loop knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Third-party firm management experience.

Work Environment

This position is in office in Juno Beach, FL with 25% travel required. The role involves working in various environments including standing for extended periods, desk work in front of a computer monitor, and operating a motor vehicle for commuting. The work environment is corporate.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Juno Beach,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $50 - $55