SCADA Controls Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
95 days ago
Salary
$188K - $201K / year
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
SCADA Controls Engineer
Intersect
We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country. Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. Location & Team Gatherings Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON. We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture. About This Position As part of Intersect’s Engineering team, you’ll design and lead the control systems that enable our utility-scale clean energy assets to operate reliably, compliantly, and at peak performance. This role owns SCADA architecture, plant control integration, and grid compliance across ERCOT and other ISOs—ensuring our projects move seamlessly from construction through commissioning and into long-term operations. This role is planned to start in mid-Q1, with a training period of 4 weeks to reach full productivity by mid-Q2. You’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, Asset Management, and external grid stakeholders to deliver high-performing, grid-compliant infrastructure that supports long-run value creation. Team Overview This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition. The Engineering team partners across development, construction, and operations to design resilient, high-performance infrastructure that delivers reliable power to the grid. By combining deep technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration, the team ensures every project meets rigorous grid, safety, and operational standards while creating scalable systems that support fleet-wide growth. Joining this team means shaping the technical backbone of large-scale energy assets and contributing to infrastructure that drives long-term impact. What You’ll Do Design and Own SCADA Architecture • Design and review SCADA system architectures for large-scale energy facilities operating in ERCOT and other ISOs • Establish scalable standards for data mapping, alarm management, HMI development, and configuration control • Ensure documentation integrity and version control across project and fleet deployments Lead Plant Controls Integration • Develop and troubleshoot SCADA-integrated control logic, including PPC interfaces, active/reactive dispatch, Volt/VAR optimization, and frequency response • Coordinate multi-fuel plant control strategies to ensure seamless operational performance • Integrate plant controls with third-party optimization and asset performance management platforms Drive Grid Compliance and Commissioning Excellence • Lead CHIL, FAT, SAT, and on-site commissioning activities to validate performance and grid readiness • Own ERCOT nodal protocol implementation, telemetry standards, and performance validation processes • Partner with ERCOT, TSPs, OEMs, and vendors to ensure seamless telemetry and control system integration Strengthen Cross-Functional Execution • Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve high-impact control system challenges • Provide technical leadership during high-stakes grid compliance and commissioning environments • Build strong working relationships with ERCOT stakeholders, TSPs, OEMs, EPCs, and SCADA vendors What You’ll Bring • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering • 5+ years of experience in utility-scale power generation, independent power production, or clean energy infrastructure • Direct experience supporting large-scale power plants operating within ERCOT or similar nodal markets • Demonstrated expertise in SCADA system architecture design and review for utility-scale facilities • Hands-on experience with Power Plant Controller (PPC) integration, active/reactive power dispatch logic, Volt/VAR optimization, and frequency response controls • Experience troubleshooting PLCs and SEL-RTAC systems • Proven success leading grid compliance testing, telemetry validation, and commissioning activities • Strong working knowledge of ERCOT nodal protocols, TSP coordination, and grid interconnection requirements • Experience integrating SCADA systems with third-party optimization and performance management platforms • Ability to travel to project sites during construction and commissioning phases • Strong documentation discipline and configuration management practices • Established professional relationships with ERCOT stakeholders, TSPs, OEMs, EPCs, or SCADA vendors are highly valuable • A detail-oriented, systems-focused mindset with the ability to lead troubleshooting efforts while collaborating cross-functionally • Calm, intellectually curious, and composed under pressure in high-stakes compliance environments • A commitment to technical rigor, accountability, long-term infrastructure reliability, and alignment with Intersect’s core values of Equity, Humility, Authenticity, Long-run Value, and People Come First Total Rewards At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you: Total Compensation: $188,500 - $201,500 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD) Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year) Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+ Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical Ready to help build the next generation of clean, reliable, and flexible energy solutions? Apply now and join Intersect in accelerating the energy transition while shaping your own impact in the industry. Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.
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