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illumine

Posted 18 Mar 2026

SME - SCADA & Controls (US Market)

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Employment
Full time
Team
Power Engineering
Posted
18 Mar 2026

About the role

The Big PictureThe Control/ SCADA Expert will design and engineer control systems, SCADA interfaces, and communication architectures for Solar, BESS, and C&I interconnection projects. Develop control logic, communication specifications, and integration requirements for energy management systems. Support commissioning and troubleshooting of control and monitoring systems.
What you can expect as Control/ SCADA Expert at Illumine-i:•You’ll design SCADA system architectures for solar, BESS, and hybrid projects including RTU/PLC selection, communication networks, and HMI configuration.• You’ll develop control schemes for BESS charging/discharging, power factor control, volt-var optimization, and grid support functions.• You’ll create SCADA point lists, communication protocols specifications (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850), and data mapping documents.• You’ll design meter and telemetry systems for revenue metering and utility reporting compliance.• You’ll develop functional specifications for energy management systems (EMS) and plant controllers.• You’ll prepare control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and I/O schedules.• You’ll coordinate with inverter manufacturers, BMS vendors, and SCADA suppliers on control integration requirements.• You’ll support commissioning activities by reviewing control configurations and troubleshooting SCADA communication issues.• You’ll review utility SCADA integration requirements and develop compliance documentation.
Essential Qualifications include:• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, or related field• 5-8 years of experience in control systems, SCADA, or automation engineering• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, PLCs, RTUs, and HMI systems• Knowledge of communication protocols: Modbus TCP/RTU, DNP3, IEC 61850, OPC UA• Experience with power systems or energy sector projects strongly preferred• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills• Prior experience with renewable energy or BESS control systems is highly desirable Great to have:• Proficiency with SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware, GE iFIX, Siemens WinCC) or similar• Experience with PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text) - Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar• Understanding of industrial networking: Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, fiber optics• Familiarity with electrical CAD tools for control panel design (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN)• Knowledge of BESS components: battery management systems, power conversion systems, inverters• Understanding of power systems concepts and utility interconnection requirements• Experience with cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure (NERC-CIP) is a plus

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