Careers

Company Overview:

MN8 Energy is one of the largest independent solar energy and energy storage owner-operators in the U.S., serving enterprise customers with clean energy and complementary solutions, such as battery storage and EV Charging, to enable an electrified, decarbonized world. Originally founded inside of Goldman Sachs in 2017, our fleet has grown to nearly 4-gigawatts of solar, including 875 projects across 28 states, and over 270 megawatts of battery storage projects, with each project tailored to achieve the bold decarbonization targets and goals of our more than 200 blue-chip customers. MN8 is headquartered in New York with offices in Texas, Florida and Madrid.

 

Position Overview:

The SCADA Support Engineer will work in a team environment on various engineering projects related to solar and/or solar plus storage C&I, utility-scale plants. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving SCADA and DAS/Telecom networks. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, major repairs, and coordination with on-site and off-site support for SCADA architecture, DAS platforms, networking, and telecom needs.

 

As the SCADA Support Engineer, you will:

• Maintain SCADA infrastructure for over 900 clean energy projects across North America, including solar, battery, and solar plus storage. 

• Support operating facilities with upkeep and troubleshooting of substation control systems, including communications processors, meters, PPC, EMS, and protective relays. 

• Resolve field issues and coordinate with field personnel via a ticketing system. 

• Employ analytical and creative thinking to improve SCADA system reliability and performance. 

• Validate and ensure scalability of SCADA architecture additions and modifications. 

• Actively participate in the development of custom solutions to work around system limitations. 

• Review and implement as-built documentation and changes to SCADA systems. 

• Research and stay current on SCADA-related tools and technologies. 

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure SCADA systems meet business and operations requirements. 

• Manage relationships with SCADA providers for maintenance contracts. 

• Mentor new team members on new SCADA technologies and standards. 

• Actively participate in specifying and configuring power plant controllers, RTUs, and IT equipment networks for all operational sites.  

• Design and document network segmentation and changes. 

• Define access control lists, ports, and services for communication across security perimeters. 

• Organize and transfer as-built documentation to operations teams. 

• Actively participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of new OT systems. 

• Coordinate networking equipment configurations and documentation.  

• Provide design and implementation support for operational technology networks. 

• Attend in-person meetings with stakeholders. 

• Provide on-site programming and field support during commissioning, when necessary.  

• Incorporate lessons learned into new designs with operations engineering and third-party customers. 

• Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge through training and conferences. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Renewable Engineering SCADA systems with a strong understanding of electrical control systems, telecom devices, and substation devices. 

• Preferred experience in site visits, SCADA commissioning, technical issue evaluation, and Operations and Maintenance environments. 

• Strong technical knowledge in industrial automation and DAS/MET stations for microgrids and/or low generation projects. 

• Experience with IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, and other control system protocols. 

• Familiarity with protective relays, substation, and renewable energy automation systems. 

• Experience with SEL RTAC, IED architecture design, and configuration. 

• Familiarity with NERC-CIP cyber security standards and IEEE 1547 inverters. 

• Experience with OT single-mode fiber optic network design and network troubleshooting tools. 

• Strong experience in reviewing commissioning reports and diagnostics analysis. 

• Familiarity with FERC, ISO rules, and standards. 

• Experience with SCADA software programming, SCADA historians, and MS SQL servers. 

• Knowledge of Inductive Automation Ignition 7.x or 8.x software. 

• Experience with communication protocols for base-level devices: Modbus, Modbus TCP, OPC, DNP3, SEL Fast Message, IEC 61850, ICCP. 

• Experience with automation control systems: RTAC programming, Rockwell PLC, and Control Logix programming. 

• Experience with complete SCADA system project life cycles and power utility scale SCADA system development. 

• Experience with FAT and SAT testing and documentation. 

• Working knowledge of utility meters, substation RTAC, and protection relays. 

• Knowledge of managed switches, networking, security, and firewalls. 

• Proven experience with SCADA systems operations, controls narrative, and DAS/control systems. 

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and determination to complete projects. 

• Ability to improve processes and create efficiencies. 

• High professional ethics and ability to work both independently and in a team. 

• Effective interface with cross-functional employee groups at all levels. 

• Commitment to quality.