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At Carter Maddox, we build the teams behind the energy transition.

We partner with fast-growing platforms across generation, storage, grid infrastructure and the software layer that connects it all.

We’ve been retained on an exclusive search with a global renewable energy asset manager supporting utility-scale renewable asset management activities across North America.

Lead SCADA Engineer - Renewable Energy

The mission

  • Support deployment and operation of PPCs and SCADA systems in utility-scale renewable energy assets across North America
  • Work across greenfield project delivery, brownfield upgrades and operational optimisation
  • Support grid-connected solar PV and BESS projects operating across major ISO/RTO markets
  • Collaborate with global engineering teams delivering advanced plant control technologies

The role

  • Configure, commission and optimise Power Plant Controller (PPC) systems
  • Support plant-level control strategies including active power, voltage regulation, ramp rate and curtailment control
  • Integrate PPC systems with SCADA platforms and plant control hardware
  • Work with SEL PLCs and renewable plant control systems
  • Execute commissioning and grid compliance testing across utility-scale projects
  • Troubleshoot plant control behaviour and support operational performance improvement
  • Coordinate closely with EPCs, asset owners, operators and engineering teams

The profile

  • Experience with PPC systems, plant controls or grid integration environments
  • Background across utility-scale energy infrastructure
  • Experience supporting commissioning, testing and operational troubleshooting activities
  • Knowledge of SCADA protocols and industrial control systems
  • Comfortable travelling across North America to support live projects

Why this role

  • Exposure to utility-scale renewable and storage assets across North America
  • Direct involvement in plant controls, grid integration and operational performance
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale projects across the fastest-growing areas of the energy market

If you're interested, please apply here.