SCADA Networking and Telecom Engineer

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🕒 March 10

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $188.5k - $201.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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Intersect Power

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

⚡ Energy

💰 $2.4G Debt Financing on 2022-09

Energy • Renewable Energy • Clean Technology

Intersect Power is a clean energy company dedicated to developing, owning, and operating some of the world's largest clean energy resources. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on scalable and transformative projects that enable deep decarbonization by providing low-carbon electricity, fuels, and related products. Intersect Power's portfolio includes 2. 2 GW of operating solar PV and 2. 4 GWh of storage, and it aims to lead in grid-tied renewables and large-scale clean energy assets such as battery storage, data centers, and green hydrogen. The company's mission is to redefine the clean energy industry's scope by creating new pathways between clean electricity and the broader economy.

📋 Description

• Design and own SCADA network architecture for utility-scale facilities operating within ERCOT • Define industrial networking strategies including routing, switching, VLAN segmentation, fiber topology, and firewall design • Establish documentation and configuration control standards to support fleet-wide consistency and long-term maintainability • Implement and maintain SCADA cybersecurity controls aligned with NERC CIP and company standards • Configure firewalls, ACLs, and VPN/IPsec tunnels to protect critical infrastructure communications • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant telemetry, ISO communications, and secure data acquisition systems • Oversee FAT, SAT, commissioning, and field support activities for complex telemetry and control systems • Integrate inverters, BESS, meters, protective relays, PPCs, RTACs, and ERCOT interfaces into cohesive, high-performing systems • Coordinate with EPCs, vendors, and owner platforms to ensure seamless telemetry and control functionality • Diagnose and resolve complex industrial communications and control system issues under time-sensitive conditions • Support ERCOT nodal protocol implementation and telemetry requirements • Contribute to long-term improvements in plant networking standards and operational reliability across the fleet

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with emphasis in power systems, networking, or industrial controls • 5+ years of SCADA networking and telecommunications experience in utility-scale energy projects • Direct experience supporting SCADA networking and communications infrastructure for large-scale solar, wind, or BESS facilities • Demonstrated experience supporting ERCOT telemetry and control integration • Strong working knowledge of NERC CIP cybersecurity requirements and compliance practices • Expertise in SCADA system architecture design, industrial networking (routing, switching, VLANs, fiber), firewall configuration, and VPN/IPsec management • Experience leading FAT, SAT, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting for complex industrial control systems • Deep understanding of utility-scale plant operations, grid interconnection requirements, protection systems, and ISO telemetry standards within ERCOT • Established relationships with SCADA vendors, EPCs, inverter manufacturers, BESS integrators, and telecommunications providers • A structured, detail-oriented work style that supports standardized solutions in fast-paced construction and commissioning environments • A calm, solutions-oriented mindset when addressing high-impact system issues • A commitment to technical excellence, documentation discipline, secure system design, and collaborative partnership aligned with Intersect’s core values

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision • Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year) • Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents • Access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven • Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions • Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+ • 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP • $150 monthly food stipend • $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet • Pet insurance allowance • Full home office setup • Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical