LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.Job Summary: Leeward Renewable Energy is currently seeking a SCADA Engineer that will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SCADA systems that monitor and control renewable industrial processes. The role involves creating HMI/SCADA interfaces, integrating PLCs/RTUs and field equipment, ensuring system reliability and cybersecurity, performing system commissioning, and providing technical support. SCADA Engineers manage system updates, optimize data collection and visualization, maintain documentation, and collaborate with operations, IT, and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.Essential Functions: <ul><li>Design, configure, and deploy SCADA architectures (hardware, software, networks, and field devices).</li><li>Develop SCADA graphics, HMI screens, dashboards, and alarm logic.</li><li>Create PLC–SCADA communication mappings (Modbus, OPC, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, etc.).</li><li>Implement new features, upgrades, and system enhancements.</li><li>Install, configure, and maintain SCADA servers, clients, historian databases, and communication networks.</li><li>Manage user access, backups, automation scripts, and system documentation.</li><li>Ensure high system uptime and performance.</li><li>Monitor and troubleshoot SCADA, PPC, RTU, and communication network issues.</li><li>Provide Level 2/3 technical support to operations and field teams.</li><li>Perform root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs, RTUs, sensors, instrumentation, and third-party applications.</li><li>Lead site commissioning, testing (FAT/SAT), and validation activities.</li><li>Collaborate with electrical, and IT teams.</li><li>Implement security hardening, patching, and access control policies.</li><li>Ensure regulatory compliance for industrial automation systems.</li><li>Configure and maintain data historians and reporting tools.</li><li>Optimize data collection, storage, and visualization.</li><li>Develop and maintain technical documentation: architecture diagrams, I/O lists, network diagrams, and SOPs.</li><li>Train operators and maintenance teams on SCADA system use and best practices. </li></ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>4-Year Bachelors Engineering or Computer Science Degree </li></ul><ul><li>Strong computer programming skills </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in programming languages and the ability to learn in this area </li></ul><ul><li>Visual Basic, Phyton, C#, SQL, Excel experience, Ignition, SEL/ORION RTAC. </li></ul><ul><li>Previous experience in Wind, Solar or BESS Energy industry considered a plus </li></ul><ul><li>Strong verbal and written communications </li></ul><ul><li>High level of competence of MS Office software programs </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with electronic communication systems (SCADA) considered a plus </li></ul><ul><li>Problem-solving ability </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to multi-task in a complex, dynamic environment </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work collaboratively with multiple site management teams to ensure the success of projects for the benefit of your internal customers.  </li></ul>Physical Demands: <ul><li>Position will require sitting for long periods of time. </li></ul><ul><li>Occasionally lift 20-pound or more  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to perform physical requirements including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations to inspect and repair equipment or collect information  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work in confined spaces or at great heights for prolonged periods  </li></ul><ul><li>Willingness and ability to travel at least 20% of time  </li></ul>Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada&rsquo;s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.

SCADA Engineer

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is a high-growth renewable energy company forging a sustainable future through integrity, innovation, and positive impact. We own and operate 30 large wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States, totaling over 3 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.LRE has an ambitious goal of 10GW of operating assets by 2028 and are developing and contracting an increasing pipeline of new projects every year. We take a full-lifecycle approach to our projects, built on a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the environment.Job Summary:&nbsp;Leeward Renewable Energy is currently seeking a SCADA Engineer that will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting SCADA systems that monitor and control renewable industrial processes. The role involves creating HMI/SCADA interfaces, integrating PLCs/RTUs and field equipment, ensuring system reliability and cybersecurity, performing system commissioning, and providing technical support. SCADA Engineers manage system updates, optimize data collection and visualization, maintain documentation, and collaborate with operations, IT, and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.Essential Functions:&nbsp;<ul><li>Design, configure, and deploy SCADA architectures (hardware, software, networks, and field devices).</li><li>Develop SCADA graphics, HMI screens, dashboards, and alarm logic.</li><li>Create PLC–SCADA communication mappings (Modbus, OPC, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, etc.).</li><li>Implement new features, upgrades, and system enhancements.</li><li>Install, configure, and maintain SCADA servers, clients, historian databases, and communication networks.</li><li>Manage user access, backups, automation scripts, and system documentation.</li><li>Ensure high system uptime and performance.</li><li>Monitor and troubleshoot SCADA, PPC, RTU, and communication network issues.</li><li>Provide Level 2/3 technical support to operations and field teams.</li><li>Perform root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs, RTUs, sensors, instrumentation, and third-party applications.</li><li>Lead site commissioning, testing (FAT/SAT), and validation activities.</li><li>Collaborate with electrical, and IT teams.</li><li>Implement security hardening, patching, and access control policies.</li><li>Ensure regulatory compliance for industrial automation systems.</li><li>Configure and maintain data historians and reporting tools.</li><li>Optimize data collection, storage, and visualization.</li><li>Develop and maintain technical documentation: architecture diagrams, I/O lists, network diagrams, and SOPs.</li><li>Train operators and maintenance teams on SCADA system use and best practices.&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>4-Year Bachelors Engineering&nbsp;or Computer Science Degree&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong computer programming skills&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in programming languages and the ability to learn in this area&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Visual Basic, Phyton, C#, SQL, Excel&nbsp;experience, Ignition, SEL/ORION RTAC.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Previous&nbsp;experience in Wind, Solar or BESS Energy industry considered a plus&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Strong verbal and written communications&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>High level&nbsp;of competence of MS Office software programs&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with electronic communication systems (SCADA)&nbsp;considered a plus&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Problem-solving ability&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to multi-task in a complex, dynamic environment&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to&nbsp;operate&nbsp;a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work&nbsp;collaboratively&nbsp;with&nbsp;multiple&nbsp;site management teams to ensure the success of projects for the benefit of your internal customers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Physical Demands:&nbsp;<ul><li>Position will require sitting for&nbsp;long periods&nbsp;of time.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Occasionally lift 20-pound or more&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to perform physical requirements including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations&nbsp;to&nbsp;inspect and repair equipment or collect information&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work in confined spaces or at great heights for prolonged periods&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Willingness&nbsp;and ability to travel at least 20%&nbsp;of time&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of&nbsp;race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.<h2>Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:&nbsp;Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.</h2>

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