SCADA Field Engineer

Intersect Power

. Serve as the essential on-site representative of Intersect's centralized engineering organization across utility-scale clean energy facilities .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $188,500 - $201,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuring and commissioning SEL protective relays and SEL-RTACs, along with proficiency in industrial network troubleshooting and packet analysis using Wireshark. Strong communication skills and a commitment to operational excellence are essential for effective collaboration with contractors and cross-functional teams.

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SEL Protective Relay ConfigurationIndustrial Network TroubleshootingWireshark Packet AnalysisHMI Deployment in Ignition PerspectiveNERC CIP Compliance Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringField EngineeringSEL QuicksetSEL AcseleratorDNP3 ProtocolModbus ProtocolIEC 61850 ProtocolCommissioning Reports ReviewTechnical DocumentationData Visualization

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationResourcefulnessSafety-First DisciplineComposure in Remote Environments

Tools & Technologies

JiraSCADA SystemsRTUsPLCsNetwork SwitchesField Instrumentation

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Clean EnergyPower GenerationHigh-Voltage SubstationGrid Telemetry StandardsCommissioning Deviations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the essential on-site representative of Intersect's centralized engineering organization across utility-scale clean energy facilities
Partner with EPC contractors, commissioning teams, and OEMs to ensure SCADA, protection, and automation infrastructure is built, tested, and delivered to specification
Conduct physical inspections of SCADA nodes, RTUs, PLCs, network switches, and field instrumentation
Review and validate EPC commissioning reports, pre-functional checklists, and point-to-point telemetry documentation
Serve as the primary technical authority on SEL protective relay logic, SEL-RTAC configurations, and substation communication architectures
Perform network packet inspection using Wireshark to diagnose protocol anomalies across Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850 networks
Represent centralized engineering in daily on-site coordination meetings with EPC contractors, commissioning agents, and transmission system operators
Communicate site context to centralized engineering to accelerate decision-making and resolve technical escalations
Track punch-list items, commissioning deviations, and site revisions in Jira for as-built documentation
Feed field observations into centralized design standards and refine commissioning test procedures and technical specifications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years of hands-on field engineering experience in utility-scale clean energy facilities, power generation plants, or high-voltage substation environments
Expertise configuring and commissioning SEL protective relays and SEL-RTACs using SEL Quickset and SEL Acselerator
Proficiency in industrial network troubleshooting and packet analysis using Wireshark across DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850 protocols
Hands-on experience deploying and troubleshooting HMI screens and data visualizations within Ignition Perspective
Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance frameworks and grid telemetry standards
Experience utilizing Jira for issue tracking and resolution
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% to project sites
Safety-first discipline, composure, and resourcefulness in remote field environments
Exceptional communication skills to influence contractors and cross-functional teams without formal authority
Commitment to technical integrity, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Alignment with Intersect's values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity Grant providing a meaningful stake in the parent company
100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
Unlimited PTO
Two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July and end of year)
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents
Family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions
Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through Wellhub+
$150 monthly food stipend
$150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet
Pet insurance allowance
Full home office setup
Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits
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