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We have an opening for a HV Substation SCADA & Metering Engineer. You will provide critical technical insight for the design, testing, commissioning, and placing in service of HV substation SCADA systems and complex revenue and controls metering schemes for the integration of PV, BESS, and Wind renewable projects.

Primary Responsibilities

Review, comment, and approve SCADA systems designs, communication architectures, input/output schematics, and point assignments in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.
Review, comment, and approve configurations of data concentrators, RTUs, HMIs, switches, and other SCADA-related devices.
Support on-site commissioning and point-to-point testing of substations' SCADA systems.
Review electrical drawings to interpret signal lists and develop SCADA graphics.
Review, comment, and approve integration of SCADA systems to substation devices, relays, DFR, and meters utilizing various SCADA protocols.
Review, comment, and approve FAT and SAT test plans developed by EPC contractors.
Become knowledgeable with various Utilities, ISOs, and industry standards.
Coordinate and lead with third-party consultants the metering scheme for Solar, BESS, and Wind Power plants, following interconnection agreement and power purchasing agreement requirements.
Coordinate with other in-house engineering teams, such as substation engineering, SCADA, and OT, to ensure the proper installation, testing, and configuration of revenue and control meters and their subsequent connection to AES’s metering platform.
Provide input to early substation designs, considering the number of meters and their respective location and purpose.
Coordinate with the development, origination, commercial, and interconnection teams, the proper metering scheme logic, following local power utility requirements for auxiliary power and overall loss compensation schemes.
Perform routine QA/QC data quality checks on output meter data to ensure accurate and reliable data to be used on multiple subsequent workstreams, such as generation forecasts and generation actuals.
Gain proficiency in the software needed to collect, analyze, and report data for accurate MWh generation across the power plant fleet.
Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting and performance engineering to create efficient and accurate generation dashboards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or an associate's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of SCADA systems, DNP3, Ethernet, IP Networks, and serial communication.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Willing to travel to support the commissioning team.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in utilities or Power System SCADA.
Experience with TCP/IP, DNP3, MODBUS, OPC/UA, and SEL protocols.
Familiar with authentication servers, virtual machines, and various operating system configurations.
Strong understanding of SCADA system integration.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Experience with field-level system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Experience with metering systems or related utility meter data management technologies is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, and interpret meter data.
Familiarity with metering schemes such as MV90.
High-level understanding of the design and operations of Solar, BESS, Wind Power Plants.
Familiarity with at least one SCADA Platform for Renewable Energy, other platforms outside of Renewables will be considered an asset.
Familiarity with grid interconnection SCADA telemetry and control requirements across various markets and ISOs including CAISO, NYISO, PJM, MISO and ERCOT.
Experience in integration of various devices, including Substation Devices (RTACs, Relays, Meters), Array Devices (Inverters, Trackers, Met Stations, BESS) and remote RTUs from Utilities and other 3rd Parties.
Experience with energy management software and energy management systems, with strong computer skills using spreadsheet and word processing software.
Experience in project management or construction environment.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills to address moderately complex problems.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical or operational information in a strongly cross-functional environment.

Qualifications We Desire

Experience working on SCADA platforms such as GE, EATON, and SEL.
Configuration tools: SMP Tools, AcSELerator Quickset, RTAC.
LAN hardware from CISCO, Moxa, Hirschmann, and SEL.
Protocols analyzers such as ASE2000 and Wireshark.
IEC 61850 implementation.
Inductive Automation Ignition platform.
Protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, OPC/UA, SEL, and IEC 61850.
High voltage experience for electric utilities, and renewables.
Ethernet and IP networks, and serial communications.
Familiarity with Itron MV90xi meter data management software.
Significant experience with MS Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (GIS, Python) would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of relevant building codes, energy standards, and regulations including experience and/or knowledge of DOE metering standards and requirements.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $113,000 and $141,525/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 08/10/2026.

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