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  • Location: Austin
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #19253
  • Salary: $72.00 - $81.00 HOUR

The HT Group has a renewable energy client in Austin TX looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer who is detail-oriented, proactive, and technically skilled to lead SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning for utility-scale renewable projects.

1 Year Contract 

Hybrid- 3 Days in Office- 78701

$72-$81/hr DOE 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning for individual projects while mentoring junior engineers.
  • Coordinate with project managers and engineering teams to ensure SCADA requirements are met and project timelines are achieved.
  • Review project contracts and provide technical input on contract language.
  • Define technical requirements based on grid codes, standards, and contractual obligations.
  • Develop and review technical documentation, including project exhibits, scope of work, and plant control narratives.
  • Oversee control system vendors and integrators, ensuring project deliverables align with operational needs.
  • Implement networking design, including IP addressing, VLANs, and RTU configuration.
  • Support the commissioning of substation equipment, switches, and plant networks.
  • Analyze operational data from battery plants and drive improvements in SCADA strategy.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry).
  • Expertise in networking design, including fiber/ethernet, switch, and VLAN configuration.
  • Hands-on experience configuring RTUs or plant controllers (software development experience a plus).
  • Proven ability to develop technical documentation, including scope of work, functional descriptions, and control narratives.
  • Experience commissioning networking and plant controls, as well as overseeing contractors.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
  • Background in renewable energy or power industries is a plus.

All qualified applicants may apply below or send an email to tatum.teer@theHTgroup.com.

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