Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCollege Street, Waterfront, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05401, United States
About Power Factors
Power Factors is a software and solutions provider leading the next generation of clean energy with Unity, one of the most extensive and widely deployed renewable energy management suites (REMS) in the market. With over 300 GW of wind, solar, and energy storage assets managed worldwide across more than 600 customers and 18,000 sites, Power Factors manages 25% of the world's renewable energy data.
Power Factors' Unity REMS supports the entire energy value chain, from monitoring and controls to market analytics. The company's suite of open, data-driven applications empowers renewable energy stakeholders to collaborate, automate critical workflows, and make more informed decisions to maximize asset returns. With deep domain expertise, AI-powered insights are delivered at scale so businesses can optimize assets, unlock growth, and make smarter decisions as the world rapidly transitions to clean energy. Power Factors fights climate change with code.
Work location
Work model: On-site
College Street, Waterfront, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05401, United States
Burlington, Vermont
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAnalyze grid integration requirements for solar, storage, wind, and hybrid power plants
- check_circleDesign control application flows for new renewable energy assets
- check_circleConduct remote Grid Code Compliance tests and prepare reporting
- check_circleDevelop application studies for new grid integration installations
- check_circleProvide remote troubleshooting support to on-site engineers
- check_circleServe as the main technical interface to grid operators and client specialists
- check_circleContribute to mathematical modeling of power plant control algorithms
- check_circleCommission power plant controllers for project sites
Requirements
- verifiedMS/BS in Electrical or Automations Engineering
- verified2 years experience as SCADA Engineer
- verifiedKnowledge of principle of operation of RES (Solar, Wind, Storage or Hybrid sites)
- verifiedExperience with Industrial protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, etc)
- verifiedExperience with PLCs
- verifiedExperience with Linux OS, use of terminal and shell
- verifiedExperience in modelling of power control systems in Digsilent, PSSE or PSCAD
Benefits & Perks
check_circleOpportunities for professional growth and development
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Frequently asked questions about Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA) at Power Factors
What does a Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA) at Power Factors do?expand_more
A Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA) at Power Factors is responsible for the following: Analyze grid integration requirements for solar, storage, wind, and hybrid power plants; Design control application flows for new renewable energy assets; Conduct remote Grid Code Compliance tests and prepare reporting; and Develop application studies for new grid integration installations.
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To qualify for the Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA) at Power Factors position, applicants should have: MS/BS in Electrical or Automations Engineering; 2 years experience as SCADA Engineer; Knowledge of principle of operation of RES (Solar, Wind, Storage or Hybrid sites); Experience with Industrial protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, OPC, etc); Experience with PLCs; and Experience with Linux OS, use of terminal and shell.
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Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA) at Power Factors is based in College Street, Waterfront, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05401, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Power Factors has listed this Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA) role as on-site.
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Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA) at Power Factors typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA) at Power Factors include Unity; Rems; Scada; PPC; Kanban; Scrum; Grid Code; and Modbus.
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Engineer, Power Plant Control (SCADA) at Power Factors is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
About Power Factors
Power Factors is a software development firm headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in renewable energy asset management solutions. The company provides the Unity platform, a unified suite that integrates SCADA, EMS, APM, O&M, and commercial asset management tools. This system enables operators to manage monitoring, controls, technical performance, and financial metrics within a single environment.
Leveraging generative AI, the platform assists renewable energy teams in processing real-time data, automating operational workflows, and optimizing returns across large-scale portfolios. The solution supports the full renewable energy value chain, serving clients ranging from independent power producers to major utilities across solar, wind, and storage sectors.
The organization operates globally with a significant footprint in the industry. It manages approximately 25% of the renewable energy data in its markets, overseeing over 310 gigawatts of capacity across more than 600 customers. This network includes over 18,000 sites spanning 70 countries, facilitating comprehensive asset management for a diverse range of energy providers worldwide.
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